Isaiah 35:4 he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution

• DAY 7 BIBLE READING

Luke 1-5


• DAY 7 PRAYER DEVOTIONAL

Isaiah 35:4 he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution

HE WILL JUDGE SIN

If we are Jesus’ disciples, seeking a more intimate prayer life with Him, we will be seeking to follow him, yielding to his authority in our lives preparing for his coming …. so that he will come and reign in us. He will come…. but are we yielded and are we open to him dealing with areas in our lives that are not submitted, knowing that he will judge sin in our lives?

Here are a few key areas where you and I need to be yielded. Ask the Holy Spirit to highlight any specific areas where you do not have a disciplined Christian life – read over the list below slowly-

Are you an example to others? - e.g. punctuality, quiet times, ‘weight’, thought life, attitude to work, tidiness, courtesy, use of time, dress, faithfulness in assignments etc.

Are you growing in faith? If so is this demonstrated by active participation in church meetings, in prayer, praise and spiritual gifts?

Are you growing in humility evidenced by willingness to open your life to others? Are you growing in ability to share other people’s problems with compassion and faith?

Are you positive in attitude and showing wisdom and restraint in your speech? Are you growing in your desire and ability to share your faith with non-Christians? Are you willing to act on counsel and to receive correction with humility. Do you show initiative together with being a good follower?

Are you growing in confidence and in your ability to help others, becoming free from feelings of inferiority and inadequacy? Are you free from resentment and anger, and able to quickly forgive those who have hurt you? Are you growing in faith and responsibility with money i.e. you are a cheerful giver to God’s work. Also are you quick to pay your bills? Do you have good relationships in marriage and with your children? Are you maintaining good relationships with others in the church and with leaders?

Knowing that he will judge sin when he comes, will we yield these areas of our lives to the Lord now and repent where we are not yielded to Him? Do not slip into condemnation believing the lie that you are a compete failure in every area… but if the Holy Spirit is highlighting ( convicting you) of a particular area which you know needs to change – confess it to the Lord! As you confess it… believe the promise in I John 1:9. If we confess our sins he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. As you confess your sin to the Lord , you are cleansed and you are forgiven!


• I confess the following specific areas where I am not following you closely Lord Jesus ……In your mercy Lord forgive me and help me to walk in your ways. I receive your forgiveness and your cleansing and yield this area of my life to you and as I submit it to you today I ask you for your help to change.