Rhapsody of Realities 19 July 2020 Devotional By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
TOPIC: Be Concerned About The Pains of Others
SCRIPTURE: Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so complete Christ’s law (Galatians 6:2, MSG).
Rhapsody of Realities 19 July 2020 Devotional Message
Years ago, as a teenager, I’d cry so hard in prayer, because of many in the world who didn’t know the Lord; the suffering humanity of sinners, the sick and the needy. I felt the burden and thought the responsibility to do something about the pain of broken people around the world rested on me. I’d wake up at night, praying with tears, because of the needy, the poor and the afflicted.
That motivated me to go from house to house, to hospitals, schools, and villages, preaching the Gospel, and I’m still at it today. Don’t shut your heart to the plight of suffering humanity. Too many people are going through so much. The suffering isn’t just the man who has lost his job; how about his children who probably can’t further their education as a result? Think about little children who may have lost both parents; how terrible life must be for them. Their future has turned bleak.
Many families are going through tough times because of a loved one who’s sick or has died; all these should get your attention to pray and increase your passion and speed for spreading the Gospel. If we can save more, there’d be less pain. Don’t be overly concerned about your situation that you forget what others are going through.
Your blessing is in blessing others. You’re lifted when you lift others. Therefore, explore every available and innovative means to reach out to those who are suffering and in pain. Don’t ignore their cries.
PRAYER: Dear Father, I thank you for the wonderful works of salvation; thank you for the glorious Gospel of Christ through which life and immortality are unveiled. I’m committed to its spread around the world, and many are brought out of sin, poverty and affliction into the glorious life in Christ.
Your Word is growing and prevailing in nations of the world, delivering men and women into their inheritance in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Galatians 6:10, AMPC; 1 John 3:17 GNB; Romans 15:1
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 26:2-18; Psalms 17-18
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Galatians 5:20-26; Isaiah 39
Rhapsody of Realities 19 July 2020 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria.