29/07/2025
WEDNESDAY 30TH JULY, 2025.
SUB-THEME: PEOPLE WHO LIVED IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST.
TOPIC: SUSANNA.
TEXT: LUKE 8:1-3.
1 After this, Jesus traveled from one city and village to another, preaching and spreading the good news about God’s kingdom. The Twelve were with him,
2 as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and illnesses: Mary, also called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out; Mat 27:55-56 Mar 16:9 [Mat 27:55] [Mar 15:41] [Luk 23:55]
3 Joanna, the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza; Susanna; and many others. These women continued to support them out of their personal resources.
TOPIC: SUSANNA.
MESSAGE:
Jesus' ministry was influential. Some of the people he healed and delivered became his supporters. In this text, Susanna was actively engaged in the kingdom business. She supported Jesus' ministry with her own resources. Her zeal was borne out of gratitude. Her commitment and generosity are good examples for us to follow. Each one of us, irrespective of our stance in the society, has something to offer in the service of Christ. Nothing is too small or too big to give to God.
Do you grumble or complain when the church places demands for mission, projects, or for the needy?
Do not wait to be coerced, but like Susanna, give generously without complain.
Remember, Jesus gave his all for you. Besides, the reward is great (Acts 20:35).
REFLECTION:
The kingdom of heaven is open to all.
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, help me to support the work of the kingdom. Amen.
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH: 1 JOHN 5:13.
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.m
TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN: ISAIAH 58-62.