Above Only Daily Devotional 20 May 2019 By Archbishop Margaret E. Benson Idahosa Topic: Be Assured of God’s Commitment to Perfect Your Life

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Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

Philippians 1:6 (GNB) And so I am sure that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it on until it is finished on the Day of Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:28 (GNB) We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.

In our world today, when people say they hope something will happen, they often lack the accompanying confidence that it will. But for us as God’s children, the word ‘hope’ is accompanied by an assurance because we know the God that we serve. Our hope is a living hope and it is based on the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ form the dead, 1 Pet. 1:3. God’s giving Jesus to us assures us that we have all things, Rom. 8:31-32. God does not want us to live our lives based on probability and uncertainty. He wants us to have a firm assurance and hope based on the things He has promised and said about us.

The Bible says that the very hairs of your head are all numbered (Matt. 10:30) and the Lord will perfect All that concerns you (Psa. 138:8). It does not say, “maybe goodness and mercies shall follow you”; on the contrary, it boldly declares that, “surely goodness and mercies shall follow you,” Psa. 23:5. God will always cause you to triumph by Christ Jesus, 2 Cor. 2:14. It is not a probability that things will get better get better for you. Your path will be clear as day and your life will shine brighter and brighter until you experience God’s perfect will in every area of it. In referring to Abraham, the Good News Bible says, “He was absolutely sure that God would be able to do what he had promised.” Stop being double minded regarding the blessings and promises of God. Do not stagger at what God has said about you. God is not a man that He should lie, He is faithful and He will bring His word to pass in your life. Have faith in God and trust in Him. Be assured of His commitment to you.

Prayer:

My confidence is in You and in all You have done for me through Christ. I receive Your perfection into every area of my life.

Bible in one year reading plan: 1 Chronicles 10-12, John 6:45-71.

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