Saturday, 26 July 2014
WORD OF HOPE FOR TODAY by Bro. Rolly Custodio
Being Selfish or Doing Good
‘…Jesus…went about doing good…’ Acts 10:38
Today’s
Insight
The Bible says, ‘God anointed Jesus…with the Holy Spirit and with power,
Who went about doing good…’ When you’re led by God’s Spirit, your focus won’t
be on being selfish or looking good to yourself, but on doing good. You say, ‘But I’m so busy!’ Nobody was
busier than Jesus, yet He always responded to those in need. In Luke chapter 10
He tells of a Jewish traveller who was attacked by a gang and left to die by
the road. First a Levite, then a priest passed by. But each had important
appointments to keep, so they didn’t stop. Then a Samaritan came along. Now, he
had every reason to look the other way, because the Jews and the Samaritans
were long-standing enemies. Instead, ‘…He…came where he was. And when he saw
him, he had compassion’ (Luke 10:33 NKJV). Compassion will make you stop and
rearrange your priorities. This Samaritan realised that where he was at that
moment was more important than his next appointment. What would you have done
that day? Do you think you’d have acted like him? How about when God tries to
interrupt your inflexible, tightly-organised, written-in-concrete schedule and
asks you to make time for someone who’s hurting? Are you willing to forgo your
plans and do what He wants? If you’re too busy to reach out to those who are
hurting, you’re too busy! You say, ‘But I’m shy around people.’ Then start with
the people you know in your local church. ‘Therefore, as we have opportunity,
let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith’
(Galatians 6:10 NKJV).
Parallel Verses: 1 Sam 18:1 - 20:29, Luke 8:26-39, Ps 140, Pr 16:3
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father, Thank you for your Word today.
Lord thank you that you teach me to look for other’s need before myself. Lord strengthen
me to accept and forgive our enemies and do good for them so that they can see
you unconditional love through us. Lord teaches me to always to good for others
that they may see your glory and goodness so that all of my enemies will turn
to you Jesus and follow you because they the true love from you. And I pray
that those who turn to you will do good things to others and serve you in your
Kingdom for your glory In Jesus’ Name. Amen!
Prayer for Salvation
Lord
I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart
as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the
bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16
that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal
Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God
please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible
Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible
Study, Church Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents
and finances 5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal
Life also.
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