DEVOTION ~ YOU ARE RICH

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Theme: You Are Rich

Text: Revelation 2:9

9 I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 


Our world is suffering almost every passing minute and to survive one must decide whether to conform to the dictates of the world or align with the will of God. That is deciding between physical riches or spiritual riches. Choosing the former is what many have embraced thereby engaging in corrupt practices to amass wealth for themselves. This should not be what we as children of God should go after but rather aligning to the will of God in obedience. The church in Smyrna was outwardly poor but spiritually rich because it chose the path of truth and light over the deceitful dark path of sin. Dear beloved in the Lord, nothing is hidden from God therefore whatever you do in the closet will be revealed on the Day of the Lord. The Lord acknowledged the works, tribulation, and poverty of the church of Smyrna. With them are the hypocrites who are wolves in sheep's clothing parading themselves as better than the faithful ones. This is not different from our dispensation as there are many hiding behind the mask of Christianity to do evil amid the body of Christ. Introspectively, do you see the trait of the faithfulness of the church in Smyrna in you? Will the Lord be proud of you? If you cannot give a genuine answer to these questions then talk to God about them.   


Let us Pray: Almighty God, open the eyes of my understanding to the things that I do that are ungodly. May my ways please You Lord, and may no deceit take root in me. This I ask in the Name of Jesus Christ. AMEN!

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