Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Oluboye Emmanuel
Week 8, Day 2:
Monday, 20th February, 2023.
TOPIC: BLESSINGS AND CURSE, TRACEABLE TO CHARACTER 2: Character Brings Rebuke
MEMORY VERSE:
3 John 2.
2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
BIBLE READING:
3 John 1:9-11
9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us.
10 Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he himself does not receive the brethren, and forbids those who wish to, putting them out of the church.
11 Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God.
Yesterday, we studied the life of Gaius, How his character brought him God’s blessings. Today, let’s study another personality in the same chapter with different character. Diotrephes was also a minister over the church. His character speak for him when ministers were sent to the church. Apostle John said, he didn’t receive them, never assisted them, neither did he allowed those who were willing to be of help to the Evangelist. Apostle John promised to rebuke him when he is present,
“10 Therefore, if I come, i will call to mind his deeds which he does, …”
Diotrephes, doesn’t deserve the prayer in 3rd John verse 2, because, it’s meant for those with Good character. What does your character deserve, blessings or rebuke? Remember, Apostle John got the information from others. People will tell others about your character, what will they say about you? What will your character attract, Blessings or Curse? Your Character dictate your benefits.
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.
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