March 8, 2020 CAC Living Water Devotional :- BE AN EXAMPLE
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CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
THE LIVING WATER {Jan ~ June, 2020}
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Sunday, March 8, 2020
– International Women’s Day
TOPIC: BE AN EXAMPLE
Read 1 Timothy 4:11-16
[11]These things command and teach.[12]Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.[13]Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.[14]Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.[15]Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.[16]Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
MEMORISE: Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity (1 Timothy 4:12)
EXPOSITION
Teaching is effective when it is accompanied with the use of instructional materials, i.e. teaching aids. Jesus is the only Rabi who transcends the heavens and the earth. In his teaching assignment on earth, He employed the use of teaching aids, such as illustrations, parables, proverbs and stories. He often used Himself as an example: ‘I am the vine, I am the door of sheep, I am the bread of life, etc. Jesus set Himself as an example. Little wonder the worldwide impact of His works. You can’t influence lives more than the extent to which you have made yourself a positive and godly example.
One of the secret of Paul’s success in the ministry is, his life of example. He became many things to many people, and lived Christ’s life inside and outside. He was never hypocritical, but lived a transparent life. His life was showcased in his writings and teachings. No wonder He had to charge his spiritual son, Timothy, to toe the same line of being the right example.
One thing about example is that, a hypothetical person can never show good example. Exemplary living wants you to be what you say. What you say does not really matter than what you do. When Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, He was like saying, “I don’t have to teach you by the word of mouth how to be humble and loving, but by acting it out.” Did he really impact them? The teaching sank deep in their hearts and continues to influence lives till today. What are you saying or teaching? Better to do it and others would follow.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Holy Spirit, let me be a man of my words, following Christ’s example.
2. Lord, help me to always imbibe Christ-like character, so that God’s name is not profaned by my ways.
3. Lord, help Christian leaders to be of exemplary character and integrity in all they say or do.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Numbers 19 – 20 & John 1
Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!