GHG SHORT DEVOTIONAL - 56 (REPENT AND BE MINDFUL OF THE THINGS OF GOD)

When Jesus Christ lived in this earth Bible records that He had rebuked certain people at different instances. We will meditate three such instances that was recorded in Bible. 

1. Those who failed to repent

“Then He began to rebuke the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent” – Matthew 11:20

Jesus rebuked the cities which had seen Him doing mighty works but had not repented.

You had run to God whenever you needed a blessing. God has done mighty things hearing your plea. There were times you have told God that you will live for Him leaving all the worldly sins and things. But you have not repented yet. Today God wants you to repent from all the sinful things that you are doing. 

2. The one who is mindful of the things of men

…He rebuked Peter, saying, “Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.” – Mark 8:33

Jesus Christ shared to His disciples about the will of Almighty God in His life. He spoke about His death and resurrection. When Peter heard that he took Jesus aside and told Him to stop talking like that. Then Jesus rebuked him saying he is not mindful of the things of God. 

Peter knew that Jesus is the Christ. He got that revelation from the Heavenly Father. He understood it but he failed to understand the will of God and the things of God. 

Today God wants you to set aside the things of world and men from your life and wants you to be mindful of the things of God. Deny yourself, obey God’s word and take up your cross and follow God. God wants you to be a blessing and not a hinderance.

3. Those who were failed to believe

“Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen.” – Mark 16:14

Jesus rebuked those who were failed to believe. Few of His disciples saw Jesus after He had risen and told to others. But others who have not seen Him failed to believe the words of other disciples. Situations around you might not be favorable for you to believe that God is working in your life or God is with you. But believe. Let not your heart be hardened before God. Believe in God and you will definitely see God’s glory.

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GHG SHORT DEVOTIONALS - 55 (DO NOT TEST GOD)

“Do not put the Lord your God to the test..." - Deuteronomy 6:16

Many a times we test our God doubting His ability to perform wonders in our life. We demand God to do something to prove that He loves us and hears our prayers. We have to trust God instead of testing Him.

1. God doesn’t work on ‘Ifs’ to prove Himself.

“…If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” – Matthew 4:3

“…If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down…” – Matthew 4:6

 “…Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!” – Matthew 27:40

“…If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross…” – Matthew 27:42

Even when Jesus was tempted in the wilderness and when He was hanging on the cross, He never heeded to the words of those who asked Him to prove His power and belonging. 

Do not test God asking Him to prove Himself. He is all powerful. If you trust in Him, He will do greater things in your life out of His compassion and love that He has upon you.

2. Trust God and seek Him. You will see God’s glory.

“…Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” – Luke 5:12

A leper believed that Jesus is able to make him clean. Jesus healed him.

“…But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.” – Matthew 8:8

A centurion’s servant was lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented. He came to Jesus and told Him his problem. Jesus told that He will come to his house to heal his servant. But the centurion believed that a single word of Jesus alone is enough to heal his servant. Jesus marvelled at his faith.

 

Everyone who had come to Jesus in faith received miracles. Not even one went back without miracle.  Even today if you look to God in faith without any doubt, you will see His glory. He will do greater things in your life.

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