வேதாகமத் தியானம் - எண்:- 1,515
Scripture Meditation - No. 1,515
AATHAVAN 💚 March
31, 2025 💚
Monday
"Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven." (Matthew 7:21, KJV)
Today’s meditation offers guidance both to ordinary believers and to those who serve in ministry.
Prayer and life are two essential components of a spiritual life. If either is missing, it is like living with one eye closed. Moreover, if we do not have a good testimony in our lives, even our prayers become meaningless, as Jesus emphasizes in today’s meditation verse.
God, in His grace, may have given spiritual gifts to some individuals. However, even if they live unworthy lives, those gifts may still operate. In other words, those who live lives displeasing to God can still pray for others, perform miracles, and receive revelations and prophetic insights.
When a believer comes seeking prayer, God may grant healing or deliverance through a minister, not because the minister is righteous, but because of God’s grace upon the one seeking prayer. Sadly, many ministers fail to recognize this and instead glorify themselves, continuing to live in sin without repentance.
Jesus further elaborates on this in the continuation of today’s meditation verse: "Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." (Matthew 7:22-23, KJV)
Therefore, if you are someone involved in ministry, it is crucial to take this to heart. Just because miracles happen through you does not mean you are living a righteous life. If you are a regular believer, do not focus solely on the actions of ministers. Instead, listen to the Word of God they preach and strive to live accordingly.
Jesus advises us, "All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not." (Matthew 23:3, KJV)
In essence, today’s meditation encourages those serving Christ to align their ministry with His Word and surrender fully to His will. At the same time, believers are urged to listen to the teachings of ministers without being overly concerned about their actions. Let us not cry out, "Lord, Lord," in vain but live a life of testimony and continue walking in the Spirit.
Devotional Message by Bro. M. Geo Prakash
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