Daily Devotional April 19, 2017
Divine Assignment
Pastor W.F Kumuyi
Bible Text: "But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shalt send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak" (Jeremiah 6:7).
Rev. T. Mupamhanga said, "God is in the habit of giving assignments to people. In each assignment, He will be giving those people an opportunity to serve Him. When they serve Him faithfully therein they find their greatest strengths and do great exploits for God." We have a general assignment for all believers, which is evangelism. Your evangelism field includes your school and neighbourhood. There are also special calls or assignments, particularly to full time ministry. No one should force himself or herself into this; it is God's choice. As a youth, you may not have received a special call like Samuel did, but you can support the call of your parents or pastors. Do not hinder them through waywardness like Eli and Samuel's sons did. Today's passage tells us how Jeremiah received his assignment from God. He felt unqualified for the role initially but God empowered him and he became successful. Like other men of God of old, such as Noah, Moses and Apostle Paul, if God's call comes to you, just obey and serve faithfully.
Challenge: When His message comes to you Just obey, just obey.
Prayer: Oh God, give me the grace to do your will.
Quote: You can support the call of your parents
Bible Reading in one Year: Acts 9:1-6, 10-16
Higher Everyday was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.