Raised By The Word – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional August 22nd

(Follow The Example Laid Out For You)

TO THE BIBLE: 1 John 2:6 CEV
“If we say we are his, we must follow the example of Christ.”

LET’S TALK
There is the education of the human mind, but there’s also the education of the human spirit. In these last days, through the ministry of the Word and the Spirit, we are raising God’s people to become effective witnesses for Jesus Christ.

The Body of Christ is growing, and we thank God for making it possible for more people to hear the Word and be nurtured.

It’s like watching newborn babies grow up; parents feel excited as they see their children go through various stages of development.

At a certain stage, parents need to provide instructions, guidance, supervision, and direction. They ensure their babies are well-fed, receiving proper care, and living in a healthy environment.

Eventually, through observation, the babies start to talk and act like their parents. This way, they’re being raised; the things you do influence them, and they become more like you.

The same principle applies spiritually. The Apostle Paul told the Corinthian Church in his letter, “Pattern yourselves after me [follow my example], as I imitate and follow Christ (the Messiah)” (1 Corinthians 11:1 AMPC).

As the Lord fellowships with us, teaching and feeding us, we become more like Him, acting, talking, and relating to others as He would.

The Bible says, “…From childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 3:15).

Open your heart to be raised by the Word. Receive with meekness the love, hope, faith, power, prosperity, truth, strength, and soundness of mind and body that the Word brings to you.

Embrace the Word, which is able to make you wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Hallelujah!

Go Deeper
2 Corinthians 3:18; Acts 20:32; 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Pray:
Dear Father, my life is the expression of all that Christ is. I unveil Him to my world today through my thoughts, words and actions. The world sees Jesus in my eyes; I show them love they can’t deny. His divine life is manifested through me. I live in the consciousness of my divine life and origin in Christ, knowing that His wisdom, ability and power are working in and through me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
1 Corinthians 7, Psalm 119:113-176
TWO YEAR
Luke 18:9-17, 1 Samuel 9

Act:
Today, spend time praying for those the Lord has put as leaders and shepherds over you in the things of God, that they continue to be worthy examples to follow.