CAC LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR JANUARY 22, 2022 : TOPIC – MAKE THE REST YOUR BEST

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CAC LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR JANUARY 22, 2022 : TOPIC – MAKE THE REST YOUR BEST

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Saturday, January 22, 2022

MAKE THE REST YOUR BEST

Read: Luke 7:37-50

Luke 7:37-50  And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.

And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.

There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?

Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.

Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.

My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.

Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.

And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace

MEMORISE: See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil (Ephesians 5:15-16)

EXPOSITION

In 1988, the Nigerian Super Eagles were 4 goals down, few minutes to the end of the match between her and the then USSR. Then the team changed their tactics, making the most of the last few minutes. It paid off; the table was turned around, and they won the match. Some are late starters in life. They might have begun so late, sometimes, having blown up opportunities, yet, they still find favour to get to their destinies.

Onesimus was a bad employee. He ended up being a runaway slave, but God used Paul to set him on the right path. Apostle Paul himself was not a good starter as far as the gospel is concerned. Nevertheless, as soon as he started in Christ, he utilised every opportunity to the glory of God. Mary Magdalene lived the rest of her life, the best way (God-glorifying) after Christ delivered her of seven demons. She became a follower of Christ and one of the women that ministered to His physical needs. She anointed Him with an expensive alabaster jar of perfume (Lk. 7:37-38). She was the first to visit Jesus’ tomb, and ran ahead to inform His disciples of His miraculous, glorious resurrection.

Can your spouse be proud of you? Are you a father who has not done well to your children, or an employer/employee without good reputation? Are you a leader who has been performing below expectations? Living in regret isn’t the solution. Instead, make sure that the rest of your life/opportunities are done the best way (God-pleading way). Be the best to your spouse, children, employee/employer, or followers. Make the most of your remaining days on earth. Paul admonishes: ‘Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days’ (Eph. 5:16 NLT); ‘Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times!’ (The Message); ‘These are evil times, so make every minute count’ (CEV); ‘I mean that you should use every opportunity you have for doing good, because these are evil times’ (ERV).

PRAYER POINTS:

1. God forgive me for those years that were not properly used for You and people around me.

2. Help my resolve to use the rest of my life as the best that will come from me, O Lord.

3. Lord, help our leaders at all levels to make the most of their times and privileges for the betterment of their followers, and ultimately, God’s glory.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Exodus 11 – 13

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