29/11/2022
*TODAY'S DAILY* *MANNA*
TUESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER, 2022
TOPIC: KINGDOM BLESSEDNESS
TEXT: ROMANS 12:10-21
1.) THE KEY VERSES:
"Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men" (ROMANS 12:16, 18).
2.) THE TEXT:
(Romans 12:10-21 KJV)
12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
12:13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
12:20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good."
3.) THE MESSAGE:
I.) Some centuries ago in England, a group of unbelievers decided to set up a colony where socialism would be practiced with the ideology of
"from each according to his ability, and to each according to his need."
The noble project did not last because it lacked Christ's Spirit to propel it into a successful feat.
II.) From the text, Apostle Paul reveals the blessedness of the fellowship of believers who are no longer controlled by the flesh. As a result of this new nature, there would be love without pretence, and there would be a strong dislike for evil and a powerful desire for only what is good.
III.) The love for each other would expunge class distinctions. Believers would not spend their time in idleness, but in fervent evangelism. They would not be moved by tribulations; but rather prepare for the imminent return of their Lord.
IV.) The high calling of the Christian is not of this world, which accommodates the philosophies of this earth.
V.) Thus, the brotherhood of the saints is not a name only, but a real tie of tenderness and love; and each, in the spirit of true brotherhood, is to seek the honour of his Christian brother.
VI.) If in our little corner, each sincere follower of Christ is able, by the abundant grace of God, to reflect these sublime Christian virtues, our lifestyles would draw sinners to repentance.
VII.) We can restore these lost virtues by returning to our first love.
4.) THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Only Christ can deliver man from hatred and vindictive spirit.
5.) THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
HOSEA 1-4
6.) MANNA MEDITATION AND PRAYER POINTS.
Distinguishing Christian virtues
What distinguishes a true Christians from others is nothing but Christlike virtues.
Diligently give answers to these questions as you look inward
a. In each of the 12 verses of the text is at least one Christian virtue. Identify each of the virtues.
b. Which of those virtues do you think you have enough?
c. Which of these do you lack and you need to seriously pray about?
d. Which of them is depreciating in your life compared to when you newly believed?
e. Which of them has noticeably increased in your life when looking back?
Christian growth is all about growth in Christian virtues or christlike graces. Believers are expected to constantly stretch themselves and be more like Christ in everything. This is our duty and divine mandate, Ephesians 4:13.
Prayer points
Ask for hunger and thirst to be more like Jesus🙏
Ask for grace to be growing and be more gracious in the Spirit🙏
Pray for deeper virtues that will make people to see Jesus in you more than ever before🙏
Pray that all our brethren will receive increasing grace to be truly Christlike in the world 🙏
Hymn: Deeper deeper in the love of Jesus
1. Deeper, deeper, in the love of Jesus,
Daily let me go;
Higher, higher in the school of wisdom,
More of grace to know.
Refrain
O deep…er yet, I pray,…
And high…er everyday…
And wis…er, blessed Lord,
In Thy precious, holy word.
2. Deeper, deeper! blessed Holy Spirit,
Take me deeper still,
Till my life is wholly lost in Jesus
And His perfect will.
3. Deeper, deeper! though it cost hard trials,
Deeper let me go!
Rooted in the holy love of Jesus,
Let me fruitful grow.
4. Deeper, higher everyday in Jesus,
Till all conflict past,
Finds me conqu’ror, and in His own image
Perfected at last.
