TOPIC: Nehemiah [Sunday, 6th May 2018]

OPENING PRAYER: Father, remember my services to you and bless me. (Scroll down for SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN)

Bible Passage: Nehemiah 2: 1-8 (KJV)

1 And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence.

2 Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,

3 And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers’ sepulchres, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?

4 Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.

5 And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers’ sepulchres, that I may build it.

6 And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.

7 Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;

8 And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king’s forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.

MEMORY VERSE: “Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof “. – Nehemiah 13:14

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Nehemiah, the son of Hachaliah, was born at Babylon during the captivity-Neh. 1:1. He was according to some, of the race of the priests according to others, of the royal family of Judah and apparently a stepson of Queen Esther. He sustained the office of cupbearer to the Persian king Artazerzes Longimanus. Touched with the calamitous state of the colony of Jews, which had formerly returned to Jerusalem, he besought the king of Persia to permit him to go to Jerusalem and aid in rebuilding it. He directed his attention chiefly to rebuilding the walls of the city. He remained in Judea for thirteen years as Governor, carrying out many reforms, notwithstanding much opposition that he encountered-Neh. 13:11. Probably, he remained at his post as Governor till his death about B.C. 413 in a good old age.

TEXT REVIEW: NEHEMIAH 2:1-8
EVIDENCE OF COMMITMENT
i. Nehemiah was sad in full glare of the king. Nehemiah. 2:1
ii. He was not making merry with the King instead, he was in grief of fear and sorrow. Nehemiah. 2:2
iii. He advanced two reasons for his sadness:
a. The city of Jerusalem lay waste (has ilacn devastated). Nehemiah 2:3.
b. The gate had been broken down and burnt with fire. Nehemiah. 2:3
iv. Nehemiah had to seek God’s face in prayer to make his request known to the King. Nehemiah 2:4
v. He requested for favour to rebuild the city at Judah (Nehemiah 2:5)
vi. He requested for ample time for the work. Nehemiah 2:6
vii. His mind was on God’s work than serving wine to the King. Nehemiah 2:1-2
viii. He obtained authority or approval from the government (king) to embark on the building work. Nehemiah 2:7.
ix. He obtained materials from the government to build the city. Nehemiah 2:8
x. He obtained the mercy of the Lord to execute the project. Nehemiah 2:8
Nehemiah is a good illustration of commitment to divine assignment

LESSON OUTLINES

Lesson Outline 1: CHARACTERS AND ACHIEVEMENT

QUESTION:

What are some characters of Nehemiah?

ANSWER:

i. He was a man of prayer and action.
ii. He prayed before action not after.
iii. He was patriotic, brave and forthright.
iv. He was a man of undoubting faith in God to do whatever God wanted. Phil. 3:14.

QUESTION:

What do the following scriptures say about Nehemiah? Neh. 1:411; 2:4-5, 9; 4:4-5, 9.

QUESTION:

What are some of the achievements of Nehemiah?

ANSWER:
i. He led the people to rebuild the broken wall of Jerusalem. Neh. 6:15
ii. He fortified the city of Jerusalem and its wall which was destroyed In 586BC.
iii. After the completion of the wall, Nehemiah and Ezra called for public prayer and reading of the law. Nehemiah. 8:1.3, 8
ix. He signed first to the covenant to walk with God.
v. He made people to sign to the covenant to walk with God thereafter. Nehemiah 9:38
vi. He wrote the book of Nehemiah between 430-431 BC.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Why do we have oppositions whenever we are ready to do the work of God?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: LESSON FROM HIS LIFE
QUESTION/TASK:

A. Teacher should ask students to mention those lessons to learn from Nehemiah.
B. Teacher should the lessons to learn from the life of Nehemiah after students’ response as outlined below:
i. Prayer should always precede any endeavour. Jas 5:17-18.
ii. God is always willing to help. Ps 46:1.
iii. Persistence combined with faith can accomplish great things. Jesus Himself exhorted persistency with
iv. His parable of the persistent widow and the judge. Luke 18:1-8.
v. Be single-minded in all that you do for God, and in all that you desire from God. Luke 9:62, James 1:5-8. God remembers and rewards good work. Neh.13:14, I Cor.15:58, Rev.22:11-12.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Mention the challenges the body of Christ may face if the wall of unity (in the body of Christ) is allowed to break down.

SUMMARY:

Arise and build the cracked wall in the body of your class, parish and Church as Nehemiah did.

CONCLUSION:

Nehemiah had an unrelenting zeal to rebuild the broken wall of Jerusalem. In spite of the opposition from Sambalath and others, he achieved his goal. What passion do you have for the things of God?

EVALUATION:

Mention lessons which you have learned and ready to emulate from the life of Nehemiah.

ASSIGNMENT:

Mention five roles which your class can play to ensure that the unity wall in your Parish is fortified.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

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TOPIC: Nehemiah [Sunday, 6th May 2018]

MEMORY VERSE: ‘’Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deedd that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof” – Nehemiah 13:14 (scroll down for SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Nehemiah 2:1-8

1 And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence.

2 Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,

3 And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers’ sepulchres, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?

4 Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.

5 And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers’ sepulchres, that I may build it.

6 And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.

7 Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;

8 And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king’s forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.

INTRODUCTION:

Nehemiah, the son of Hachaliah, was born in Babylon during the captivity (Nehamiah 1:1). He was, according to some, of the race of the priests; according to others, of the royal family of Judah and apparently a stepson of Queen Esther. He sustained the office of cupbearer to the Persian king Artazerzes Longimanus. Touched with the calamitous state of the colony of Jews, which had formerly returned to Jerusalem, he besought the king of Persia to permit him to go to Jerusalem and aid in rebuilding it. He directed his attention chiefly to rebuilding the walls of the city. He remained in Judea for thirteen years as governor, carrying out many reforms, notwithstanding much opposition that he encountered (Nehemiah 13:11). Probably, he remained at his post as Governor till his death (about B.C.413) in a good old age.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. Character and achievements
2. Lessons from his life

CHARACTER AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Nehemiah was a man of prayer, patriotism, action, bravery and constancy. He always viewed prayer as a first action rather than a last resort (Nehemiah 1:4-11, 2:4, 4:4-5,9). He was persistent, with great faith in God and His ability to do anything he was asked (Philippians 3:14).

He went to Jerusalem where the city wall was broken down, and with a single minded purpose persevered until the wall of Jerusalem was rebuilt (Nehemiah 6:15). The rebuilding of the wall enabled Jerusalem to become a fortified city once again, nearly a century and a half after its destruction in 586BC. After the wall was rebuilt, Nehemiah and Ezra called the people to prayer and the public reading of the law (Nehemiah 8:1-3,8).

He was one of the first to sign his name to a covenant agreement among the people regarding walking in God’s law (Nehemiah 9:38). He wrote the book of Nehemiah (430-431 BC).

LESSONS FROM HIS LIFE

1. Prayer should always precede any endeavour (James 5:17-18).
2. God is always willing to help (Psalm 46:1).
3. Persistence combined with faith can accomplish great things. Jesus Himself exhorted persistency with His parable of the persistent widow and the judge (Luke 18:1-8).
4. Be single-minded in all that you do for God, and in all that you desire from God (Luke 9:62, James 1:5-8).
5. God remembers and rewards good work (Nehemiah 13:14, 1Corinthians 15:58, Revelations 22:11-12).

CONCLUSION:
Nehemiah had an unrelenting zeal to rebuild the broken wall of Jerusalem. In spite of the opposition from Sanballat and others, he achieved his goal. What passion do you have for the things of God?

QUESTIONS:
1. Describe the man, Nehemiah.
2. What lesson can you learn from his life-style?

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SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

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Topic: Keeping Close [Our Daily Bread 5 Friday May, 2018]

Read: Deuteronomy 6:1–9, Bible in a Year: 1 Kings 19–20; Luke 23:1–25

Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Deuteronomy 6:8

My mile-long walk home from dropping off my daughter at her school gives me the opportunity to memorize some verses from the Bible—if I’m intentional about doing so. When I take those minutes to turn over God’s Word in my mind, I often find them coming back to me later in the day, bringing me comfort and wisdom.

When Moses prepared the Israelites to enter the Promised Land, he urged them to hold close to God’s commands and decrees (Deuteronomy 6:1–2). Wanting them to flourish, he said they should turn these instructions over in their minds and discuss them with their children (vv. 6–7). He even said to tie them to their wrists and bind them to their foreheads (v. 8). He didn’t want them to forget God’s instructions to live as people who honored the Lord and enjoyed His blessings.

How might you consider God’s words today? One idea is to write out a verse from Scripture, and every time you wash your hands or take a drink, read the words and turn them over in your mind. Or before you go to sleep, consider a short passage from the Bible as the last act of the day. Many are the ways of keeping God’s Word close to our hearts!

Prayer: Lord God, thank You for giving us the Bible, which is a wellspring for life. Help us to read and digest it today.

Surround yourself with God’s Word.

Insight:

Today’s reading contains the Shema—the centerpiece of Israel’s belief in one God. It’s based on the Hebrew word for hear: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deuteronomy 6:4). Verses 6–9 emphasize how we are to make the Scriptures a vital part of our lives so they will affect what we do and what we think about. It’s the meditation of the mind and application of the heart that translates divine truth into transformed living. Dennis Fisher

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This message was written By Amy Boucher Pye [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

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Topic: God’s Options Or Ours? [Andrew Wommack Saturday May 5, 2018]

Matthew 14:27-28. “But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer, it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou bid me come unto thee on the water.”

Text: Matthew 14:22-33

It is important to analyze Peter’s statement. Peter was overwhelmed when he saw Jesus walking on the water, and he wanted to do the same. While there is really nothing wrong with his desire, the request he put before Jesus was totally wrong. He didn’t ask the Lord if he wanted him to walk on the water, or if his faith was up to it. Instead he said, “If it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.” What was Jesus going to say, “It isn’t me. Don’t come.”?

There are no other examples of someone walking on water in the Word of God. Jesus had a definite reason for walking on the water; however, Peter simply wanted to see if he could do it. God will permit us to do things that are not His perfect will for us.

Many times we hinder our own prayers by the way we ask things of God. We say, “Do you want me to do (a) or (b)?” The Lord may not want us to do either one. We should offer Him a third choice – (c) none of the above. We should trust God’s wisdom and even allow Him to select the options.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Andrew Wommack’s Daily Devotional HERE

This message was written by The Association of Related Ministries International (ARMI) is an extension of Andrew Wommack Ministries (AWM). ARMI is a unique partnership committed to providing resources to help like-minded ministers succeed in a spirit of excellence and to draw from the experience and expertise of both the AWM and Charis Bible College staff. (www.awmi.net).

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Topic: The Need For Love [Billy Graham’s Devotional Saturday May 5, 2018]

Keep yourselves in the love of God . . . — Jude 1:21

A husband and wife visited an orphanage where they hoped to adopt a child. In an interview with the boy they wanted, they told him in glowing terms about the many things they could give him. To their amazement the little fellow said, “If you have nothing to offer except a good home, clothes, toys, and the other things that most kids have—why, I would just as soon stay here.” “What on earth could you want besides those things?” the woman asked. “I just want someone to love me,” replied the little boy. There you have it! Even a little boy knows that “man shall not live by bread alone.” Our deeper yearnings and longings can be met only by a renewed fellowship with the One in whose image we were created, God.

Prayer for the day: Thank You for loving me, God. This knowledge never ceases to amaze me. I praise and love You, my heavenly Father

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Written by Billy Graham, Founder of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association(BGEA). BGEA exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by every effective means and to equip the church and others to do the same.

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Topic: Take Time to Listen [Kenneth & Gloria Copeland, Saturday May 5, 2018]

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. – James 1:5

When you’re facing a problem, the very first thing you should ask God for is wisdom. Not money. Not power. Not even healing. But wisdom.

God’s wisdom is the key that will unlock every door in your life. It will turn your every failure into success. So, stop wasting your prayer power begging God for things you think you need and spend some time instead listening to what He has to say about your situation.

If you’ve never tried that before, practically speaking, here’s what you need to do:

First: Lay out the entire problem before the Lord, not because He doesn’t know what you’re going through, but because laying it out helps you. It helps you see things from a more objective point of view.

I remember when I used to take my problems to my father, A.W. Copeland. Somehow, when I was explaining them to him, they began to look different to me. I’d get a new perspective, and as I talked, he’d point out areas I hadn’t considered yet. Explaining your problems to God, point by point, will help you accomplish the same thing.

Second: Listen for the Spirit of God to advise you. Pay particular attention to what He says through the written Word. Most likely, the care of your problem has choked the Word of God right out of your heart (Mark 4:18-19). If so, you need to get the Bible and begin to put that Word back in again. Then the Holy Spirit will begin to speak to you through it.

As you’re listening, be sure to remain teachable. Be ready to accept rebuke if necessary. Be very honest with God. Look for ways in which you’ve been wrong and confess them to Him. It’s all right. Those sins won’t come as any surprise to Him. He already knows about them. Confession just gives you the opportunity to get rid of them.

Third: Act on the wisdom God gives you. Let go of your own methods and put His methods into operation. Be obedient. If you don’t, that glorious wisdom won’t do you any good at all.

As you pray today, set aside your own ideas and start seeking the wisdom of God. It’s the only thing that can permanently solve the problems you’ve been facing. It’s truly the most precious gift God has to give.

Seek wisdom.

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 8:10-36

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This message was written by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, the leader of the Kenneth Copeland Ministries (www.KCM.org) that specializes in teaching principles of bible faith – prayer, healing, salvation and other biblical topics.

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Topic: Treat Everyone With Courtesy [TREM Devotional Saturday May 5, 2018]

“Be gracious in your speech. The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out.” Colossians 4:6 MSG

One of the statements we make during our confession is: “I treat everyone that comes in contact with me with courtesy, I let the light of God shine through me because I am an extension of God to my world.” The question is, how many of us truly act on these words? How do you treat people at work, at school, at the stores, even in the church and at home? Are you someone who speaks to people nicely, or are you someone that’s very rude, who gets upset at every little thing. Now don’t misunderstand me, there will be occasions for you to be upset, but the Bible tells us that in your anger, do not sin. We must understand that we are the only Bible some people will ever read, and so we must ensure that our actions are in line with the scriptures. We must learn to live by the popular acronym WWJD (what would Jesus do?).

Our text clearly states how God expects us to relate to people as believers. The word “gracious” there means kind, pleasant, courteous, polite. God expects these when people describe how we relate to them, these would be the adjectives used. This is because the goal is not to bring down anyone, but rather to lift them up. People should leave better after you have met with them. Even when you are correcting, correct in love, always have the goal in mind.

Child of God these are the things that set us apart as believers, if not, we are just the same as everyone else. Refrain from using abusive words, in fact, they should not be found in your vocabulary. If you find yourself in a high tempered situation where no good words come to mind, take a walk, just a little moment to breathe and cool off. 1Peter 2:17 tells us to “Honour all men…” It cuts across everyone, no exceptions. This is what it means to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth.

Further Reading: Romans 12:10, John 13:34-35

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- 1 Kings 19-20; Evening- Luke 23:1-25

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Written by Dr. Mike Okonkwo; Is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM); a versatile man of God with over 30 years of dedicated service unto the Lord.

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Topic: The Right Environment For Destiny Fulfilment [Seeds of Destiny Saturday May 5, 2018]

Scripture: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 1 Corinthians 15:33

Thought For The Day: Correct character can be corrupted by bad association.

Environment is a major determinant of the growth of every living thing, be it plant or animal, man or beast. The right environment, therefore, is a prerequisite for a favourable outcome of life.

God has made it clear to us in His Word that a person’s environment affects his attainment in life; the world we live in affects the life that we live (1 Corinthians 15:33). This means, the input you receive into your life from your environment affects the output of your life.

One major aspect of your environment is the people you associate with, the friends you keep, the people you give your ears to. You know, what your eyes see affect how far you can go in life.

Some time ago, I heard a story of a goat that grew among dogs. Suddenly, this goat began to behave like dogs. The goat would run out to welcome its owner wagging its tail exactly the way dogs do because it grew up in the midst of dogs. The goat also began to eat faeces like dogs. What happened? The environment it lived in corrupted its destiny.

Beloved, the lesson from this is; association affects behaviour. Disconnect from friends who hinder you from fulfilling your destiny. Your environment affects your attainment.

My counsel is, change your environment or association now if it is a hindrance to your destiny.

Remember this: Correct character can be corrupted by bad association.

Assignments:
1. Disconnect from every association, environment or job that will limit your destiny.
2. Company with the right association for destiny fulfilment.

Prayer: O Lord, I ask for the grace to disconnect from any wrong association, environment or job that can limit my destiny. Connect me to the right association and environment for destiny fulfilment, Lord in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: DESTINY CAPSULES (PART 2).

Daily Bible Reading: Judges 21:1 to Ruth 1:22, John 4:4 to 42, Psalm 105:1 to 15, Proverbs 14:25

Amazing Fact: You see with your brain, not your eyes. Our eyes function like a camera, capturing light and sending data back to the brain.

Today In History: 05/05/1917 – Eugene Jacques Bullard becomes the first African-American aviator when he earned his flying certificate with the French Air Service.

Quote: Association affects acceleration and also cause stagnation. Culled from 30 SECRETS TO THE TOP by Dr Paul Enenche.

Don’t Forget To Attend: The six over-flooded destiny recovery Sunday services tomorrow by 6 am, 7:20 am, 8:40 am, 10 am, 11:20 am & 12:40 pm.

“If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Seeds of Destiny by Pastor Paul Enenche“

Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities

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Topic: Sin Betrays [DCLM Daily Manna Saturday May 5, 2018]

Text: Genesis 42:21-38 (KJV)

Key Verse: “And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us” (Genesis 42:21).

MESSAGE:

The little boy who helped himself with the ice cream not meant for him wiped his mouth clean and even rinsed it with water. He did all these so that no one will know he is the culprit. But when called to defend himself, he was sure his interrogators would be floored. Alas, a stain of ice-cream drop betrayed him. When he was confronted with the stain, he became speechless. His sin found him out.

Joseph’s brethren had lived with the guilt of the sale of their brother, over the years, thinking they would never see him again. After purchasing some grains, Joseph directed that their money be put into their sacks as a benevolent gesture. This was misunderstood by his brothers who interpreted it as God’s judgment. And right in the presence of Joseph, they started to blame one another. “We are guilty concerning our brother… behold, also his blood is required”. While the blame-game was on, Joseph pleasantly listened, having spoken to them through an interpreter. They never knew he understood them.

Sin not confessed and repented of is a reproach and a destructive cankerworm. Sinners may hide it for as long as they wish, yet the sin will definitely find the person out (Numbers 32:23). The earlier sin is acknowledged, confessed and repented of, the better and safer. No one can hide sin forever no matter the effort to silence the conscience. Sin easily unmasks its perpetrator. There is no hiding place for sinners who are impenitent. All committed sins are open scandals before God. Ensure you make your way right with God today by repenting of your sins.

Thought For The Day: Sin and its consequences are never minimised by the passage of time.

Bible Reading in one Year: Psalms 1-2; 15; 22-24; 47; 68

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.

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