VITAMINS FOR SPIRITUAL HEALTH

SPIRITUAL PASSAGE: "8 When they were at the large stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa came before them. Now Joab was dressed in battle  armor; on it was a belt with a sword fastened in its sheath at his hips; and as he  was going forward, it fell out. 9 Then Joab said to Amasa, “ ARE YOU IN HEALTH, my  brother?”.........." 2 Samuel 20:8-9

People of God, Never take God for granted. Don’t become so familiar with spiritual things you become contemptuous of them. Remember what happened to Eli's children, if you let God down or disappoint God in your responsibilities; God will also change His plans towards you.

Over familiarity with spiritual things kills quickly. Samson did that and he paid dearly. After discovering the secret of his strength: ‘[Delilah] lulled him to sleep on her knees, and called for a man and had him shave off the seven locks of his head …and his strength left him. And she said; The Philistines are upon you, Samson! So, he awoke from his sleep and said… I will go out as before, at other times, and shake myself free! But he did not know that the Lord had departed from him. Then the Philistines took him..’ (Judges 16:19-21) It’s a story of tragedy.

Beloved, Samson was born to lead Israel to victory. But instead he gave in to his lowest impulses, consorted with the enemy and thought he could get away with it. Listen to him: ‘I will go out as before, at other times.’

But this was one time too many. His disobedience hadn’t robbed him of his supernatural strength before, but it did this time. He crossed a line and ended up losing his sight, his strength, his liberty, his credibility and his usefulness. Eventually he died a prisoner of the Philistines.

You can say, ‘Today’s devotion sounds a bit harsh.’ No, it’s protective! The Bible says, ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Prov 9:10). When you persist in disobeying what you know God has told you to do and think you can escape the consequences, you’re headed for trouble. Repent, get right with God and get back on track while you still can!

SOULMEAL: Ezekiel 10-13, Luke 1:67-80, Psalms 139:13-24, Proverbs 13:25.

Pray: 1. Lord I thank God for the grace to know the Truth. 2.  Lord I ask for the grace not to judge others quickly 3 Lord I want you to endow me with the spirit of righteousness in Jesus mighty name. Amen

CONFESSION: Lord Jesus, I receive grace to always hearken to your voice, devil I resist you and your voice from now on, I receive power to be spiritually sensitive to the things of God and to do what is right always in Jesus name.

©OLUTUSIN J.O.Y

Shalom!!!