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YE ARE CHRIST’S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23
Psalm 116:1-19

1 Corinthians 3:16-23

 

We are not our own.

 

YE ARE CHRIST’S
 
Today we are reminded by the Apostle Paul: “…ye are Christ’s…” (1 Cor 3:23). We are not our own. We belong to our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ.
 
We are His by donation for the Father gave us to His Son. We are His by the purchase of blood paid on Calvary’s cross for our redemption. We are His by dedication, for we have consecrated ourselves to Him. We are His by relation, for we bear His name and have been made His brethren and joint-heirs.
 
Dear reader, labour to show the world that you belong to Christ the Lord. When tempted to sin, reply, “I cannot do this great wickedness, for I am Christ’s.” When wealth is before you, and it can be won by sin, touch it not! Are you exposed to difficulties and dangers? Stand fast! You are Christ’s! All around you may be idle, doing nothing. Say to yourself, “No, I must be about my Master’s business, for I am Christ’s!” Keep busy for Him.
 
When the siren songs of worldly pleasure are calling, reply; “Your pop and rock, your discos and karaokes, they cannot charm me. I belong to Christ.” There is much to be done for the Lord. When the cause of Christ calls, give yourself without reserve. The Lord has prospered you; give to those in need, for you are Christ’s. Be true to your Lord in speech, conduct, conversation, lifestyle. You belong to Him!
 
Let everything about you be so redolent of Heaven, that all who see you may know that you are no worldling, but are Christ’s. May we by daily deeds of kindness and acts of selfless love, and bearing His countenance of holiness, be clearly seen by all that we are Christ’s.
 
THOUGHT: Am I really in the world but not of the world?

PRAYER: Lord, keep me faithful to Thee always.

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