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Dear
Friend,
If you do not already have a habit of gathering daily manna the first thing in the morning (we can look at the example given to us in Exodus 16 and find the pattern for make it a habit. Establish your life and your schedule to allow you the necessary time to do your daily collection first thing every morning to give you the strength to make it through the day. And remember that today’s manna will not be sufficient for tomorrow; tomorrow’s manna must be collected tomorrow morning. Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Today's Passage : Today's Passage: Yea, Yea And Nay, Nay Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:17 "When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?" Message:
Few things are as disappointing as a broken promise. A broken promise raises and crashes hope, thereby inflicting emotional injuries causing a loss of opportunities and trust. The promise-breaker also suffers a loss of reputation and, in some cases, contends with guilt. A broken promise is, therefore, a two-edged sword that spares none. Unfortunately, some folks habitually make flimsy promises, break them at will, and do not care a dime about the consequences of their action.
Apostle Paul dissociates himself from the ungodly habit of breaking promises in today’s text. That he did not visit the church at Corinth as earlier promised was misconstrued by some disgruntled elements in the church who made a big issue of it and accused him of not being trustworthy. The apostle refuted the allegation and maintained that he did not change his mind at will or without a good reason. He explained that his decision to defer his planned trip was necessitated by his desire to spare them the severe disciplinary action their wrongdoing might have invoked at the time. Instead, he sent a corrective epistle to them with the desired effect of repentance among them.
This passage of the Scripture highlights Apostle Paul’s commitment to and care for believers. His earlier stay with them conferred many spiritual blessings through the faithful teaching of God’s word. The aborted second visit was designed to give them further blessing. We must cherish the opportunities for spiritual nourishment and encourage the vessels God uses in this regard. The apostle’s “yea yea, and nay nay” (not yea and nay) stance is expected of every Christian. It is not in the believer’s character to be inconsistent or unreliable. God is faithful, and so are His promises, which come true and are fulfilled in Christ.
Everything associated with God is holy. If we are God’s children, His grace will enable us to reflect His holiness in everything we do, including our thoughts, attitudes, communications, actions, and reactions. Part of this is keeping our promises.
Meditation : Prayer : Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. |
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