Scripture:
Galatians 6:7-10; 1 Corinthians 15:58
Thu, 11 November 2021

Persevere in Doing Good

Observation:

Why should we persevere in doing good to people and in telling others about the Good News of Jesus Christ?

Deeper Reflection

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED this situation? You went out of your way to bless someone in need. You did your best to help that person and it cost you significantly. But nobody recognised your efforts. No one showed appreciation for your sacrifices. Consequently, negative thoughts and self-doubt start to set in. Your emotions spiral downward. You descend into sustained discouragement. You want to give up and quit trying to do good. Some critics rub salt into your wounds: “Why so stupid? There are better investments of your time – better returns!” You end up wondering: Why do I even bother? Is it still worthwhile to do good? Some of us might be going through such difficulties today. The Apostle Paul reminds us, “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” (v.9). He points us past our labours to the prize at the end. God promised that those who persevere in doing good will reap a harvest. Jesus taught us to consider others’ interests and not just our own, and to help those in need even when it is costly or inconvenient.13 We must not lose heart. We must persist with patience and continue in the good works that God has entrusted to us. While God may not tell us exactly when the harvest will come, He has told us that it will come “in due season”. Therefore we are to trust God and leave the timing to Him. We shall reap if we do not give up! May we be strengthened by that promise today and press on!


13 Philippians 2:3-4; Luke 6:32-35.
Application:

In what area(s) of ministry is God encouraging me to press on and not give up?

Prayer:

Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.

Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise:
  • Pray for Outreach/Missions/New Life leaders: To be
    encouraged by God and strengthened to press on in their ministry and reap a harvest in due season
  • Pray for significant people:
  • Pray for those in need:
  • Pray for self:

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Daily Devo
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Scripture:
Daniel 5:22-31
Sat, 3 June 2023

Walking Humbly in God’s Hand

Observation:

What significant observations can you make about God in this passage?

Deeper Reflection
Daniel’s words to Belshazzar, “You have not humbled your heart… but you have exalted yourself ” (vv.22-23a), point to a reality: We are either humble or proud. We cannot be not humble and not proud at the same time. Pride is not just self-exaltation, but self-exaltation “against the Lord of heaven”, which also means we “have not glorified God” (v.23). God is always in the picture of humility and pride. Central in true humility is God being glorified. Three theological realities give us the impetus to walk humbly before God.We cannot escape from God: “the God in whose hand are your lifebreath and all your ways” (v.23). We can commit our lives into God’s hand and be secure that “My times are in Your hand” (Psa 31:5, 15a). But even when we choose not to entrust our lives into God’s hand, we are in His hand regardless, for better or for worse before God. God examines our hearts: “you have been weighed and found deficient” (v.27). We are not to be proud or boastful, because God is “a God of knowledge, and with Him actions are weighed” (1 Sam 2:3). We need to come to a point where we can meekly say as Jeremiah, “You know me, O Lord; You see me; and You examine my heart toward You” (Jer 12:3). God can end anything anytime: “God has numbered your kingdom and put an end to it” (v.26). It is foolish to withhold anything from God, as if we can. God is God enough to take away anything from us as He pleases.
Application:

What aspects of God do I need to align my life with?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for Church Board: To know God’s heart and align their hearts to it
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self
 

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