Wisdom For The Day Devotional 4 October 2024 By Bishop Mike Okonkwo – Choose To Believe God
TOPIC: Choose To Believe God (TREM Devotional 4 October 2024)
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. – Romans 4:17 (KJV)
MESSAGE:
God appeared unto Abraham after he refused that booty from the king of Sodom (Genesis 15:1). He demonstrated His trust and love for God. He was not ready to do anything outside the will of God. He showed his commitment to God. God now said to Abraham: “………I am thy shield and thy exceeding great reward.” (Genesis 15:1). In other words, God was saying to Abraham if you have me, you have everything. At this time, Abraham and His wife were getting old. But what did Abraham do to please God? He simply believed the promise of God that he was going to be a father of many nations, and he spoke and acted like it.
Beloved, how deep is your belief in God? How strong is your faith in Him? How well is your trust and dependency on God Almighty? Is there an alternative to your God? Do you see Him as a spare tyre? Is He someone you can call upon only when you are in trouble? Do you call on Him when you need Him and discard Him when things are alright?
Beloved, God is not your spare tyre. You must depend on Him absolutely. You must give your heart wholly to Him. You must not have an alternative to Him. He must be your one and only authority. Hebrews 11:6 tells us that God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Don’t seek God occasionally, seek Him continually.
You will be surprised to know how people come to church, high-five one another, sing, shout, lift holy hands in worship and walk away not pleasing God. It doesn’t mean they are not children of God, but they are not pleasing God. It is not everyone who goes to church that is a friend of God. But you can choose to be one today by believing and obeying His word always.
FURTHER READING
Genesis 22:1-14
BIBLE READING
Morning – Isaiah 20-22; Evening – Ephesians 6
Wisdom For The Day Devotional was Written by Dr. Mike Okonkwo; Is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM); a versatile man of God with over 30 years of dedicated service unto the Lord.
