CAC LIVING WATER DEVOTIONAL FOR JUNE 1, 2022 : TOPIC – GOD’S RESERVED BENCH
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LIVING WATER
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
GOD’S RESERVED BENCH
Read: 1 Kings 18:1-18
MEMORISE: Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him (1 Kings 19:18)
EXPOSITION
Then we speak of the reserved bench, our minds go to sporting activities, especially the game of football. They are players who are kept seated while others are playing on the field. Sometimes, they are the second selection or second-best who are meant to replace the first selection, playing on the field, in the event of injury or physical exhaustion. At other times, they are the star players meant to be the joker the coach plans to introduce to the game at some crucial time of play, to win the match. God has His reserved bench. They are people who have refused to get soiled by the perversion of our present day. They are those who have decided to stand out for righteousness amid corruption.
At a certain time in Israel, idolatry became institutionalized. True worship of God was rear to come by. Everyone was conforming to the negative norm. Elijah fought and won the battle for righteousness; one against 450. He came to the wrong conclusion that he was the only one standing for righteousness. God corrected him (1 Kgs. 19:18). Some lessons are worth learning in this story:
1. We must never conclude that we are the only ones doing the right thing, or hearing from God. We might be on the frontline or in the limelight, but there are some people backstage, standing for righteousness.
2. If we are among those people placed in the secret by God, we need not feel bad and rush out before God’s appointed time for us. God reserves us for a reason and a season. ras
3. We should stand for what is right, either in the secret or in the open. To stand right at all times, we need Jesus to make us right. Give Him a chance in your life today. Have a blessed day.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, help me to understand Your works and ways, and not tamper with Your moves.
2. Do help me, O Lord, not to disappoint You anytime You need me.
3. Pray for sanctification and consecration, so that you will not miss out on God’s program for your life.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Job 6-9