OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL: SATURDAY, MARCH 31ST 2018- WHAT IS THE VALUE OF YOUR LIFE?

Memorise: So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Psalm 90:12
Read: Genesis 5:21-24
Bible in one year: Deuteronomy 28, Philippians 2

AS REVEALED BY PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE IN TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL

1. The value of a man’s life is not dependent on the number of years he spends on earth, and neither is it dependent on the amount of goods that he possess. Th value of a man’s life has to do with what he does with his life in appreciation of the benevolence of his Maker, who is also the Redeemer of his soul. The wisdom of God in Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 says: “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter; Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing, whether it be good or whether it be evil”.
2. According to the above scripture, the value or quality of a man’s life is based upon the service he renders to his Maker in obedience to His commands. God hates a life of disobedience. He likens disobedience to the sin of idolatory (1 Samuel 15:23). Reading through the Bible, you will discover that idolatry is passionately abhorred by God with a promise of severe punishment to the fourth generation of those guilty of it (Exodus 20:5).
3.Some people erroneously think that the amount of material possessions they have determines the value of their life. For this reason, they struggles at all costs to get rich, even to the extent of abandoning the pursuit of eternal life. Eventually, they end up frustrated and in serious agony. How I iwsh such people would listen to these words of Jesus in Luke 12:15:“…Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth non in the abundance of the things which he posseseth.”
4. The Lord Jesus Christ admonished his audience to labour for things that have eternal value (John 6:27). They in turn asked Him that works they must do in order to do the works of God. Here is the answer to them in John 6:29:
“…This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.”
5. This is the only way our labour in life will have value and meaning. Any labour you put up that will not further your cause of having eternal life in God’s kingdom is an exercise in futility. Believing in Jesus Christ and the work of redemption He did for all mankind is a great work of faith that will add value to your life, which transcends this present life. Enoch’s life was so valuable to God that God decided to personally come to take him to Himself.
6. He did not send any angel on this assignment because of the value He placed on Enoch. Such a life is worthy of emulation. I encourage you to determine to add value to your life by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ and by living a life of obedience to God in truth.

SHORT REFLECTION BY THE LIGHT POINTERS

What you do with your life matters to God, it is unfortunate that many people have been mislead about what makes a valuable life. Many assume that as long as they are able to acquire wealth for themselves regardless of the source, they are living a valuable life. Remember the bible says For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Let us get it right with our maker and make meaningful impact in our environment.

Key Point:
The worth of a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of things that he has.
HYMN
TAKE MY LIFE, AND LET IT BE
1. Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise
2. Take my hands, and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love;
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee,
Swift and beautiful for Thee.
3. Take my voice, and let me sing
Always, only, for my King;
Take my lips, and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee,
Filled with messages from Thee.
4. Take my silver and my gold;
Not a mite would I withhold;
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as Thou shalt choose,
Every power as Thou shalt choose.
5. Take my will, and make it Thine;
It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart; it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,
It shall be Thy royal throne
6. Take my love; my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure-store.
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee,
Ever, only, all for Thee

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