Wisdom For The Day Devotional 9 October 2024 By Bishop Mike Okonkwo – How To Leverage The Sacrifice Of Jesus
TOPIC: How To Leverage The Sacrifice Of Jesus (TREM Devotional 9 October 2024)
“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:’ – 2 Peter 1:3 (KJV)
MESSAGE:
The million-dollar question is: How can the believer practically take the most advantage of what Jesus did for us? The way to leverage Christ’s sacrifice is to take the lavish gifts that His death, burial and resurrection provided for us and appropriate them to our different areas of need. It is synonymous with having, for example, a cheque of $1 million, which you received from your benefactor. In the same breath, you’re complaining of lacking food, shelter, mobility and the basic needs of life. What are you waiting for? Go and cash your cheque from the bank and meet all your needs!
Everything we require for life and godliness has already been provided through Christ. Therefore, we accept and receive the healing, the prosperity, and all the blessings for every need. The price has been paid on your behalf. So take that which belongs to you. However, to enjoy these benefits that Jesus paid for you to have, you must know exactly what belongs to you. You must have knowledge.
The late great evangelist of old, Charles Spurgeon, shared a story about a visit he paid to a poor, old woman. This woman lived in abject poverty in a dingy home without electricity and food. During his visit, he saw a framed document on the wall across the room, and he went ahead to read it. The woman had been left a will; she had been bequeathed great wealth by a wealthy woman she served. Unfortunately, she had no idea what she had because she couldn’t read and write. And so, she suffered through life due to ignorance.
Beloved, you cannot afford to be ignorant of God’s promises if you are going to enjoy the blessings of God. You must know all that your inheritance entails to enjoy it. Get into the Word and take that which belongs to you.
FURTHER READING
2 Peter 1:1-4
DAILY BIBLE READING
Morning- Isaiah 32-33; Evening- Colossians 10
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.
