Scripture:
Psalm 51; Luke 18:9-14
Wed, 1 September 2021

Repent of Our Sins

Observation:

What similarities do you notice between King David’s response (Psa 51) and that of the
tax collector (Lk 18:9-14)?

Deeper Reflection
ANXIETY AND GRIEF are two commonly felt emotions during this pandemic. They can be quite revealing. First, anxiety. A person who says he is not worried about either the coronavirus or the uncertain days ahead is either ignorant or dishonest. Feelings of anxiety and apprehension are understandable and normal. In all situations, God invites us to cast our cares on Him, because He cares for us (1 Pet 5:7). But if we keep feeling great fear that causes us sleepless nights, this may well reveal false foundations in our life. This world is passing away, there is a new world coming and God is totally sovereign to bring His will to pass. In the meantime, we should continue to focus on partnering with God to tell people the Good News about Jesus and God’s Kingdom. Second, grief. Some of us are grieving the loss of our health, our loved one’s health or even life. For others, the loss of jobs, careers or study plans. But for most of us, we are grieving the loss of our former rhythms, routines and favourite activities like parties, overseas vacations and even church events! Nothing wrong with such activities per se, but if they were our coping strategies for numbing the pain of life’s problems, then we need to repent of them as “idols” that we depended on in our lives. God does not want us to rely on them, but on Him always. Let us with contrite hearts repent of our sins. In times of trouble, let us seek God’s help for He is faithful to deliver us from our adversaries.
Application:

What are the false foundations or idols in my life that I must repent of? Let the Holy
Spirit search your heart, then confess them to God in prayer and take active steps to
turn away from these sins.

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 leaders:
  • Pray for singles: That they will “flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon” (Psa 92:12)
  • Pray for those in need:
  • Pray for self:

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
Daniel 6:1-10
Wed, 7 June 2023

Consistent Daily Devotion to God

Observation:

What does verse 10 tell us about Daniel?

Deeper Reflection
For Daniel’s distinguishing competency and character, and commitment to ensuring that the king suffered no loss in his empire, Darius “planned to appoint” him “over the entire kingdom” (v.3). But out of jealousy, Daniel’s fellow-commissioners and the satraps attempted to accuse him of “negligence or corruption” in “government affairs” (v.4a). They could find nothing, because Daniel was “faithful” (v.4b). So, they planned to make accusation against him “with regard to the law of his God” (v.5). And they maliciously instigated Darius to establish a law that “anyone who makes a petition to any god or man” besides the king “for thirty days, shall be cast into the lion’s den” (vv.6-9).Then, “when Daniel knew that the document was signed…he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously” (v.10). This was Daniel’s spiritual discipline with a structure of regular “three times a day”. He kept it daily. We can say that Daniel never missed his quiet time. The most important words in the verse may be “when Daniel knew that the document was signed”. They indicate the context of Daniel’s spiritual discipline: A discipleship challenge where his life was at stake. Daniel’s spiritual discipline was no mere religious ritual and routine. He could have skipped his quiet time “for thirty days” and be safe. He didn’t. Daniel’s spiritual discipline manifested his consistent daily devotion to “his God”: “he continued…three times a day…as he had been doing previously.” At the heart of this spiritual discipline was Daniel’s relationship and fellowship with “his God”.
Application:

How can I cultivate a consistent daily devotion to God?

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 leaders
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for the Generations: That young people will seek to be devoted to God consistently
  • Pray for self
 

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