OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL: TUESDAY, APRIL 25TH 2017- GOD IS NOT INTERESTED IN THIS

Memorise: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John 3:17
Read: Ezekiel 33:14-16
14 Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;
15 If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.
16 None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him: he hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.
Bible in one year: Number 18-19, Jeremiah 20:7-18

1. Expectedly, you may be wondering what God is not interested in. God is not interested in the death of a sinner (2nd Peter 3:9).
2. Many sinners don’t even know that God has no delight in condemning them.
3. It is therefore necessary that those who know this truth should make it known to them. “Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; if the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.”
Ezekiel 33:14-15
4. It is clear from the above Scripture that God is not interested in the death of any sinner, but desires that the sinner repents and turns away from his or her wicked ways.
5. It is amazing that God Almighty promised that none of the sins committed by a converted sinner will be remembered any more.
6. God is always wanting to restore fellowship with His human creation back to what it was in the beginning, if only they would appreciate His love for them.
7 Jesus Christ in John 15:13 said: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
8. If indeed we are the friends of Jesus, we then must do whatever He commands us to do (John 15:14).
9. Are you a friend of Jesus or willing to be one? If you are willing to be a friend of Jesus, you must accept Him today, because tomorrow may be too late. The Bible says: “For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. 2nd Corinthians 6:2
10. For believers who would always pray that sinners should “fall down and die”, I will like to admonish you to stop wasting your time, because if the fellow you are praying against is candidate for salvation in the future, your prayers may be an exercise in futility.
11. This is why the Lord God said vengeance is His (Romans 12:19).
12. May God fill our hearts with the compassion of Christ, so that we can be more concerned about the salvation of sinners rather than their death.

SIN (Simple Instruction Neglected) as defined by bible scholars is deadly and can destroy. As the Bible says that the wages of sin is death. Someone dwelling in sin might not be aware of it and sin it’s a virus that can spread and can be contacted by an ignorant fellow, there is need for believers to step in to make it known to the world the consequences of sin. The Bible says “Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.” Proverbs‬ ‭14:34‬. The meaning of that is sin can destroy both the doer and those around the doer. However, the good news is that God is willing that everyman should come to repentance from sin regardless of the gravity of sin, He is calling for repentance. Imagine this promise of God in the book of Isaiah “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭1:18
Prayer Point
Father, fill my heart with the compassion of Jesus, so that I would care for sinners even as You do. We bless God for Pastor E.A Adeboye. We are daily refreshed as we study the Open Heavens devotional. May his strength be renewed in Jesus name.

HYMN
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
You wilt find a solace there.

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