Today's Word of Blessing

A DEVOTED LIFEStella Dhinakaran

The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.    (1 John 2:17)

Dearly beloved, we must be careful to lead a godly life in this world. A life devoted to Christ will bring everlasting life.

Once, a man was passing through a dense forest in Africa. On the way, he saw a shining necklace lying on his path. Thinking that somebody else would take it, he picked it up and put it in his mouth. Again he started walking as if nothing had happened. Suddenly, he fell down dead.

What he put in his mouth was not a necklace, but a kind of shining snake that lives in the African forest. Mistaking that snake for a necklace, he lost his life.

Even today, the devil easily cheats us through certain lustful desires. He creates divisions in the families through the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life. Since Adam and Eve did not give first place to God but paid heed to the voice of the devil, they lost the glorious opportunity of having a closer walk with God.

The Bible says, “The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever” (1 John 2:17). You have to get closer to God in order to receive His grace. You must have the zeal to do His will in order to bring glory to His name. Then He will grant you His grace and enable you to be united with Him. You shall be blessed with everlasting life.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

I give You the first place in my life. Turn my eyes away from worthless things. Protect me from the deception of the devil. Give me the grace to have a closer walk with You. Help me to do your will. Bless me with everlasting happiness.

I ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.