C.A.C Living Water Daily Devotional For August 27, 2024 : Topic – DO NOT BE WICKED (I)
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CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
THE LIVING WATER (January-December, 2024)
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
TOPIC:DO NOT BE WICKED (I)
MEMORISE: The LORD is far from the wicked. But He hears the prayer of the righteous (Proverbs 15:29).
READ: Isaiah 3:10,11
[10]. “Say to the righteous that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
[11]. Woe to the wicked! It shall be ill with him, for the reward of his hands shall be given him.
EXPOSITION
The true essence of the word “wicked” in the Bible is to be morally flawed and engaged in sinful actions. When people come across the term wickedness, their mind often conjure images of witches, wizards, and other malevolent spirits dwelling in the realm of darkness. However, it is important to note that wickedness is not solely confined to those who serve as agents of the devil. This unfortunate behaviour can also be observed among the children of God within the Church and Christian households.
Being wicked means living a life that goes against moral values/principles and the establishment of healthy relationships with others (Psa. 28:3: Prov. 17:23). A morally depraved individual is classified as wicked. Moreover, one can be deemed wicked if he/she causes harm to other people’s lives, well-being, and financial stability. The Bible says, The wicked borrows and does not repay, but the righteous shows mercy and give (Psa. 37:21). The wicked also include those who seek to bring others down or terminate their lives (Psa 37:12-15, 32- 33), people who abuse their spouses (1 Pet. 3:1-7), and financially capable children who refuse to support their parents. The idea of wickedness is complex and includes many behaviours that are ungodly, demonic, immoral and harmful to others. None must be found in your life, if you are truly a Christian (cf. 1 Cor. 5:1).
PRAYER POINTS
1. I reject the spirit of wickedness in my thoughts, words and actions, in the name of Jesus.
2. Lord, help me through Your Spirit to consistently do things that bring You pleasure.
3. Pray for the Authority of Christ Apostolic Church, our Fathers the President, General Superintendent, General Evangelist, General Secretary, Finance by Director and Director of Missions as directed God’s Spirit.
SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY
CAC GHB: 740
1. O Saviour, may we never rest
Till Thou art formed within,
Till Thou hast calmed our troubl’d breast.
And crush’d the pow’r of sin.
2. O may we gaze upon Thy Cross,
Until the wondrous sight
Makes earthly treasures seems but dross,
And earthly sorrows light.
3. Until releas’d from carnal ties,
Our spirit upward springs,
And sees true peace above the skies,
True joy in heav’nly things.
4. There as we gaze, may we become
United, Lord, to Thee,
And in a fairer, happier home,
Thy perfect beauty see.
Amen.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY
Jeremiah 21, 22, 23