May 6, 2020 CAC Living Water Devotional :- PERFECT WALK
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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
PERFECT WALK
Read: Psalms 119:1
Psalms 119:1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
MEMORISE: Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful (Psalms 1:1)
EXPOSITION
An adage says, “If you don’t want water splashed on you, don’t go near the river.” It is not possible to be a child of God and still be behaving like unbelievers. Your walk largely tells whether you are on the right or wrong side (Psa. 1:1). You can’t be a Christian and be frequent where children of the devil are – bars, shrines, or prostitute temples, etc.
God specifically told Abraham, ‘I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless’ (Gen. 17:1). What kind of ‘walk’? Abraham had the obligation to live right before God. God wanted to fulfil His eternal covenant through, and in Him, as He was raising a new nation through Him, but he (Abraham) took some steps that could bastardise the programme of God for his life. Because of God’s mercy and righteousness, God had to call him to order, just as He is calling us to order, today. We are called upon to be holy (Matt. 5:48; 1 Pet. 1:16). It is not possible to have a blessed life as children of God, if we aren’t walking perfectly with God. Yes, it is a world of defilement and filthiness, but to enjoy the blessing, happiness, peace and protection of God, you have to walk with Him in holiness, righteousness and faith.
One of the ways we can achieve a perfect walk, as believers, in this messy world, is found in Revelation 22:14: ‘Blessed are those who wash their robes. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life’ (NLT). “Washing of robes!” That implies being regularly washed by the Word and blood of Jesus – sanctification. Remember that sanctification is the very desire of God for everyone who desires being a God-pleasing Christian (1 Thess. 4:1ff). Cooperate with the Holy Spirit to help you walk right with Christ.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord Jesus, help me not to be messed up in this world of filthiness.
2. Lord, continue to purify Your church and keep it holy for Your coming.
3. Lord, make all ministers of Your gospel people of integrity in all respects.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 2 Samuel 1 – 2 & Romans 11