Date: Saturday, 17th August, 2024
Text: 1 Corinthians 14:20
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
If you are a deep thinker who ponders on many of God’s creation you would realize there is a lot to learn. For example, when you take a good look at the birds of the air- which do not plant or harvest or store away in barns, and yet are being constantly fed by God you will learn to have more faith in God and worry less.
As poisonous as the serpent is, there is something good we can learn from it. Though it is not a friend of humans but the word of God says we should be imbibe its wisdom and blend it with the innocence of dove.
The word of God also says we can learn from the work ethics of ants and become wiser in our time management and industry.
When God says we should be like children he is not asking us to behave childishly or exhibit immaturity. However, he is asking us to imbibe certain traits of little children that can help our relationship with him.
In his first epistle to the Corinthian church, Apostle Paul wrote saying, “Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.”1 Corinthians 14:20.
In other words, God is saying, “As far as evil is concerned, maintain the innocence and inexperience of a little child but in the understanding of godliness and in the fruit of the Holy Spirit be mature.”
Prophetic Nugget: Father, please, give me the enablement to always maintain the godly attitude of a little child in Jesus name.