Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Oluboye Emmanuel Week 2, Day 2: Monday, 9th January, 2023TOPIC: TRY AGAIN 2: Lot Tried Accommodating The Angels

“1. And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;

2. And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.

3. And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.

If there was anything Lot learnt from Abraham it was how to “Try Again”. When he saw the angels he invited them to take the night but they rejected the offer. He pressed the more until they accepted to dwell in his house that night. To try again means to persuade to be of help or get what belongs to you. On before now, I have an attitude, I don’t love to ask for help or even what belongs to me, even when am sure that it’s mine. I realized that I needed to try again and ask for what pertains to me. The scripture said, in Matthew 11:12,

“12. And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.”

The violent here is talking about those who persist in the race of the kingdom, who persist in asking God for their portion, who refuse to give up on their desires and right.

Many marriages collapse because the man or the woman couldn’t try again or start again. Many lost their job because they couldn’t persuade their interviewer that they can offer their services well. It’s time to try harder to get what belongs to you. Lot tried harder and the Angels succumbed to him and dwell with him that night. If he gave up he would have been destroyed with Sodom and Gomorrah, but he escaped because He learnt not to quit easily. Beg that spouse again. Put more effort In that work again. Go back to that company and try again. You need to forget the shame and try again. This year don’t let opportunities slip over you, try again, you can win this time around. 

Good Morning and God Bless you.

Happy Birthday to all celebrants and Happy Wedding Anniversary to those celebrating today. May you experience God’s fruitfulness in Jesus Mighty name, Amen.