21/12/2023
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21ST, 2023
TOPIC: CHRIST MAKES THE DIFFERENCE! PART 1
TEXT: TITUS 3:1-4
¹Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good.
²They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.
³Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other.
⁴But—"When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love,
MESSAGE
The life of Christ, which is manifested through the life of a child of God, is one of the factors that distinguishes a true child of God from an unbeliever.
Unfortunately, many people mistake religious people, perhaps because they attend church, for genuine children of God, believing that everyone who attends church is a genuine child of God.
They never pay attention to Christ Jesus' message, as declared in His word: My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. (John 10:27)
It is impossible to be truly born again and not make a positive difference in society. When a person gives his life to the Lord Jesus Christ, he becomes an extension of God's kingdom on earth.
That is why Christians are referred to as Christ's ambassadors, because where people live in rebellion, waywardness, slander, conflict, and all manner of evil, a true child of God will make a difference on purpose, no matter how difficult it may be.
I pray, Abba Father, by Your tender mercies, please give us the grace to make a positive difference in our world, in Jesus' name. SHALOM
AYOBAMI ADEOLU OLUWATOLA