Daily Devotional for April 19, 2020
Walking Worthy (Part 2)
Lola and her parents applauded as the founder of a Nigerian charity was honored for her contributions to society. “Her family must be so proud,” Mom said with a smile.
Dad nodded. “I know I would be!”
“I want to be like her when I grow up,” Lola chimed in. “If I could be as worthy as she is, I could be head girl at school one day, not just class captain!” For a moment, Lola’s eyes sparkled at the thought, but then her shoulders slumped. “Who am I kidding? I’ll never be good enough for anything like that.”
“Whoa, what’s all this?” Mom asked in surprise. She listened closely as Dad explained Lola’s misadventures as class captain at school earlier that day.
Lola sighed when Dad was done. “See? I knew I should have waited until recess to read Dami’s note, but she writes the funniest things, and I just couldn’t help myself. What if that happens again next time I’m chosen to be class captain?”
“Quite right,” Mom said. “Chances are you’ll do the same again next time.”
“Thanks for the vote of confidence, Mom!”
“However,” Mom continued with a laugh, “there’s someone who can help you do the right and worthy thing next time, and every other time after that.”
“You and Dad won’t always be there to help me,” Lola began.
“No, we won’t,” Mom agreed. “But Jesus is. He sent the Holy Spirit to help and guide us through life. The Holy Spirit connects us to Jesus and gives us the power to do what’s right. When we follow His leading, we can resist the temptation to do things that are wrong.”
“That’s right,” Dad put in. “In fact, Jesus said that without Him, we can do nothing; only by His power can we live the lives He’s called us to live.”
“So,” Lola said, “God doesn’t expect me to be worthy all by myself?”
“Of course not!” said Mom. “We could never be worthy on our own—we’re only worthy because Jesus saved us from sin and gave us His goodness. He makes us worthy. As we set our minds on Him and His desires, He empowers us to live fruitful lives that point others to Him.”
“Phew!” Lola exclaimed. “I’m glad He makes me worthy!” REMI OYEDELE
How about you?
Do you ever feel unworthy? Are you afraid you won’t do the right thing when you need to? None of us is worthy apart from Jesus. But when we trust Him as our Savior, He makes us worthy! He gives us His goodness and sends us the Holy Spirit, who gives us the power to live a worthy life. Because of Him, you are always worthy and able to choose to do what’s right.
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