IT'S TIME TO RIGHT THE WRONG

SOLEMN WHISPER DEVOTIONAL

Friday, 5th June, 2020.

IT'S TIME TO RIGHT THE WRONG

(Heb. 12:12-13; Jhn. 5:14)

MEMORY VERSE: "But afterward Jesus found him in the Temple and told him, "Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you" (Jhn. 5:14 NLT).

The World Health Organisation found the global average life expectancy in 2016 to be 72 years. And in 2020, statistics revealed the life expectancy of an average Nigerian to be 54.81 years. It means that an average Nigerian will be no more by 55. Yet, many die even before their 50s.

However, we who have put our faith in Christ are not bound by the world's life expectancy; we have a promise of a long and satisfying life. But we must learn to number our days and apply our hearts to wisdom (Psa. 90:12). Everyday draws us closer to the grave, leaving us with another opportunity to set right the wrongs of our lives.

A man once had an encounter with Jesus that changed his life for good. Jesus had only one charge for him the next time they met, "Now you are well; stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you" (Jhn. 5:14). The charge has not changed for everyone of us. It is God's desire for us to stop indulging in sinful acts, else something even worse may happen to us. And what can be worse than the loss of heavenly reward or the eternal torment in the lake of fire (Rev. 19:20).

Perhaps you were standing right, but got weary at a point and compromised. Maybe because you felt the results you got weren't worth the sufferings and sacrifices, or for some other reasons. It's not too late now to take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees (Heb. 12:12).

Therefore, look inward, search out the wrongs, and make them right. You can quit stealing, lying, sexual imorality, malice, envy, gossip and so on. For each person is destined to die once, and after that comes judgment (Heb. 9:27). Tomorrow may be late; now is the time to call on God for help to make right the wrongs.

PRAYER: Father, I have heard your word and I am willing; help me to make right the wrongs in my life in Jesus name.

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By Fabiyi Sunday Oluwaseun