TOPIC: God Is Talking To You
MEMORISE: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. James 1:22
BIBLE READING: 2 Samuel 12:1-7
1 And the Lord sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.
2 The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:
3 But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.Christian-themed motivational products
4 And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man’s lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.
5 And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the Lord liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:
6 And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
7 And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
MESSAGE:
In today’s Bible reading, a prophet came to David and told him the story of a rich man who robbed a poor man of the only lamb he had. The rich man killed the lamb and served it to his visitors instead of taking one out of the many that he had. After hearing the story, David got angry and said, “That man shall surely die.” Then, the prophet turned to him and said, “Thou art the man.”
Many times, when God brings certain messages to us, we start to condemn others, just like David. However, if we take a moment to reflect on the message, we just might find out that the message is addressing us.
My dear child, the way to grow as a Christian is not to assume that certain messages or Scriptural verses are meant for other people and not you. You need to listen to or read God’s word as if you are the one God is talking to directly. God is speaking to you today; He wants you to surrender all to Him completely without holding anything back. Don’t be like those who harden their hearts because the end of such people is destruction (Proverbs 29:1).
PRAYER POINT
Father, please help me to do Your will at all times.
HYMN 33 – Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah!
1 Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah!
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty,
Hold me with Thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven! Bread of heaven!
Feed me now and evermore,
Feed me now and evermore.
2 Open Thou the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow:
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar,
Lead me all my journey through:
Strong deliverer! Strong deliverer!
Be Thou still my strength and shield,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.
3 If I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside:
Bear me through the swelling torrent,
Land me safe on Canaan’s side:
Songs of praises! Song of praises!
I will ever give to Thee,
I will ever give to Thee.
4 Saviour, come! we long to see Thee,
Long to dwell with Thee above;
And to know in full communion,
All the sweetness of Thy love,
Come, Lord Jesus! Come Lord Jesus!
Take Thy waiting people home,
Take Thy waiting people home.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 21:1-22:20, Luke 1:26-56
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE AND PASTOR FOLU ADEBOYE