GOD HAS THIS AGAINST YOU!
Revelation 2:4 – Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. (NKJV)
As God expects His children to treat themselves with love and respect, even in increasing measure, He craves intimacy with you. According to today’s Bible reading, the Church in Ephesus failed to give priority to their relationship with God. Despite their hard work, patience, perseverance, labour, abstinence from what God detests, and discernment of genuine apostles, the assembly abandoned their passion for God.
God is not mainly interested in activities but in a consistently surrendered and devoted heart to Him. This is a wake-up call for hearts to return to God. As read in verse 5 of today’s text, every child of God must revert to what they do to please God. For example, Hebrews 12:14 says that without living a holy life, eternity with God is unattainable. Holiness strengthens the bond with God, leading to everlasting life. Showing sincere love for others, giving, and soul-winning are equally essential.
The return to first love also applies to secular life. Examine your affection for your spouse, children, and other relatives if it has diminished. If you notice where things have gone wrong, mend it. Likewise, if your motivation to excel in life has decreased, revisit your original goal and rekindle your appetite for success.
Beloved, have a sustainable mechanism that helps engineer your heart and zeal for God. The Holy Spirit is key to this. He can quicken you if you remain sensitive to Him. Also, study the Scriptures daily and pray with understanding and in the Holy Ghost. This will help you stay in God’s will, withstand trials and temptations, manifest His power and gifts, and bear the fruits of the spirit.
PRAYER
Hymn: Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling — Will. L Thompson (1880)
1. Holy Spirit, open my eyes of understanding and restore me to the Father.
(MIDNIGHT PRAYER)
1. Holy Ghost, revive Your spirit in me to please God in all circumstances.
2. Father, as a family, individual, nation, and Church, we declare that You are our first love and everlasting King.
3. Father, silence any power that is using my children and spouse against me.
MAKE IT A PRAYER-FILLED WEEKEND!
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