Scripture:
Philippians 1:27-28, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
Sat, 21 January 2023

Worthy of the Gospel

Observation:

What do the Scriptures teach about living worthy of the Gospel?

Deeper Reflection
In verse 27, Paul stresses that the one essential thing for the Christian is to live in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.13 Being worthy doesn’t mean that we need to earn the Gospel, but that we are to live in a way that matches the Gospel that we have received by grace.How do we live worthy of the Gospel? Let’s dig a little deeper in the text. The first clause of verse 27 can also be translated “only show yourselves to be good citizens, worthy of the gospel of Christ”14 . Through believing in the Gospel, we Christians become citizens of the heavenly Jerusalem (see Rev 21:2-3). To live worthy of the Gospel means that we live in a manner that fits this heavenly city. The sons and daughters of the King must display His likeness and character. Ponder this for a minute – isn’t it breathtaking that God has chosen to demonstrate His majesty through us, the humble and fallible Church? What an undeserved privilege!It is impossible, in our own might, to live in a manner worthy of the Gospel. Hence Paul tells the Thessalonian church that he prays that God would consider them worthy of His calling and fulfil their work of faith by His power (2 Thess 1:11). It is God Himself at work, from first to last, calling us to Himself and enabling us to follow Him all the way to the end. May we earnestly pray for ourselves and each other, that we may all be empowered to be radiant witnesses of God’s glorious Gospel!
13 Hawthorne, G. F. (2004). Philippians. Dallas: Word, Incorporated. 14 Ibid.
Application:

Identify one area of your life in which you can live more worthily of the Gospel
and take it to the Lord in prayer.

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 be continually guided by the wisdom of the Lord in discerning the times and directing the affairs of the church
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self
 

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
Daniel 5:7-17
Wed, 31 May 2023

Answering God’s Call in Vocation

Observation:

What significant observations can you make about Daniel?

Deeper Reflection
Daniel did not choose to serve Babylonian kings in Babylon. It was circumstances – a national crisis of his country – that compelled Daniel to be where he was and doing what he was doing. Daniel did not have the privilege, opportunity or freedom to pursue a career of his own desire. However, it was out of these adverse circumstances, that Daniel discovered God’s call for him: To serve God through serving Babylonian kings. And God gave him the specific competency to fulfil God’s call (Dan 1:17). After Daniel told Nebuchadnezzar about his dream and the interpretation, he was “promoted” to be “ruler over the whole province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon” (Dan 2:48).When Belshazzar gathered his wise men to interpret for him the inscription on the wall, Daniel was not among them. Daniel was not unknown to Belshazzar.59 He knew him as “one of the exiles from Judah, whom my father the king brought from Judah” and “appointed him chief ” over all the wise men of Babylon (vv.11-12). It was only when the queen mentioned Daniel to him, that Belshazzar called for him (vv.10-11). Belshazzar “deliberately ignored Daniel”60 . Daniel was sidelined. How do you respond to being sidelined? For Daniel, he felt secure. Daniel was secure because he had no ambition to climb the corporate ladder. He had no interest in rewards and promotion. Daniel said to Belshazzar, “Keep your gifts for yourself or give your rewards to someone else” (vv.16-17). But Daniel interpreted the inscription for Belshazzar. Daniel was answering God’s call for him.
59 Ernest C. Lucas, 131 60 Ernest C. Lucas, 131
Application:

What positive attitudes do I need to cultivate in my workplace?

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: To view their vocation as answering God’s call for their lives
  • Pray for self
 

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