The Wicked and the Righteous

Sunday 31st March, 2019
Word of Life Daily Devotional
The Wicked and the Righteous
Memory verse: - Ps 1:6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly [wicked] shall perish.
Bible Reading: - Psalm 1: 1 – 6
Message
In the book of Psalm 1, the righteous and the wicked are clearly compared with their benefits and it lies in you to choose which one to be like Moses told the children of Israel in the book of Deuteronomy that:
Dt 11:26 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; 27 A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you this day: 28 And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the Lord your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.
The righteous are the people in Christ who by obedience to the gospel are made the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus. Their attitude to God’s word is right and they believe in "speak dear Lord, thy servant heareth"; they are ready to hear and do the revealed will of God without anybody coaxing and pushing them, their heart is ready and fixed on obeying God implicitly. As long as you abide and remain in Christ, you will be like a tree planted by the river side and will prosper in all your endeavors, you will not lack even in the time of famine because you are the blessed, favoured, fortunate and prosperous child of God. In addition, you will delight in reading and meditating on God’s word because it will be meaningful to you every time you read it – there will be revelations, inspirations and clear understanding of the word.
But the wicked, ungodly [those who live in disobedience to God’s word] shall reap the judgment of God and their way shall perish; they shall be like chaff [worthless and without substance} which the wind blows away.
Fret not because of the wicked rather warn them so that they can live and reap the favour of God here and hereafter. It pays to serve God in obedience, sincerity and integrity of heart which make God to be with you always making you to have the expected end. But the wicked will suddenly perish and will not live to enjoy the product of his unrighteous gain.
Jer 17:11 As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.
Confession of the Day
I chose to be righteous in all my undertakings and this is 100% possible for me because I can do all things through Christ Jesus whom strengthens me.
Prayer Points
Christ Jesus, uphold me to remain in you and you in me, for in thee alone I can righteously prosper here and hereafter. Forsake me not Oh Lord my God for my trust is ever in you alone.

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