May 11, 2020 CAC Living Water Devotional :- RESTORATION AND GLORIFICATION
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THE LIVING WATER {Jan ~ June, 2020}
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Monday, May 11, 2020
TOPIC: RESTORATION AND GLORIFICATION
Read Psalms 102:15-17
[15]So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth thy glory.[16]When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.[17]He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
MEMORISE: For the Lord shall build up Zion; He shall appear in His glory (Psalms 102:16)
EXPOSITION
The Psalmist gave us a beautiful description of Mount Zion (Psalms 48). He recognised it as the city of God, mountain of holiness, that is, beautiful citadel on which everyone is looking forward to situate. The Bible makes it clear that Zion is the city of David, well secured and protected. Zion was a Jebusite fortress in Jerusalem, taken by David after he became king (2 Sam. 5:6-10; 1 Chr. 11:4-9). It usually describes the entire city of Jerusalem. In the spiritual sense, Zion describes God’s eternal city, where the righteous shall shine like the sun (Dan. 12:3).
‘When the Lord shall build up Zion, He shall appear on His glory’ (KJV) is talking about God’s plan to rebuild, beautify and dignify the city after it has experienced desolation from the enemies’ siege. Do you know that you are the Zion the Bible is talking about here? You are ‘work in progress’ in God’s hand. In due course, God is beautifying and dignifying you. Eyes have not seen, ears, have not heard, neither has it entered into the heart of men what God has in stock for you (1 Cor. 2:9). By the time God is through with you, you shall be basking in the euphoria of the new glory.
It is possible that the enemies have done you several havocs. You may be suffering from some kinds of breakdown, now. God is saying He shall build you up and you will appear in your new glory. The Lord told Zerubbabel that the glory of the latter house would be greater than the former. “Build”, in this context, connotes healing, deliverance, blessing, transformation, prosperity, empowerment, etc. These and many more shall you enjoy, henceforth, as you align with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
PRAYER POINTS
1. O my God, proclaim my glorification and beautification, in Jesus’ name.
2. Please Lord, lift me above all challenges of life, in Jesus’ name.
3. Lord, deliver our nation from both internal and eternal aggressions, so that we won’t experience war and desolation.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 Samuel 14 & Romans 16
Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!