Friday, June 30, 2023. International Asteroid Day
DON'T MAKE IRREVERSIBLE MISTAKES
Read: Matthew 27:1-10
[1]When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death.
[2]And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. Judas Hangs Himself
[3]Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
[4]saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” And they said, “What is that to us? You see to it! ”
[5]Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself.
[6]But the chief priests took the silver pieces and said, “It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, because they are the price of blood.”
[7]And they consulted together and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in.
[8]Therefore that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day.
[9]Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the value of Him who was priced, whom they of the children of Israel priced,
[10]and gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord directed me.” Jesus Faces Pilate
MEMORISE: The Son of man indeed goes just as it is written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born (Matthew 26:24).
EXPOSITION
Anyone can make mistakes, hence the more reason care should be taken before any, or every decision is made, to avoid the disaster that this usually brings upon the society. Many are the unpardonable mistakes of mortals throughout the ages, and in all climes. A combined example is Eve hearkening to the serpent, and Adam obeying the voice of his wife, Eve. Didn't Moses mistakenly strike the rock (not knowing he was striking the Rock of Ages) the second time, because of unbridled anger? King David arrogantly counted the Israelites at the instigation of Satan. What about the supposed wise men from the east, who abandoned their guiding star and straying into the palace of the envious King Herod, and striking a deal with him? The greatest, most terrible and regrettable of it all is the betrayal of Immanuel (Jesus Christ) by Judas Iscariot who, worst of all, committed suicide. The Lord Jesus Christ Himself confirmed this (Matt. 26:24). Of course, there are mistakes that can be terribly and irreversibly damning and deadly. Beware of such damning mistakes (errors) that hurt the soul.
Dabbling into occultism, divining, palm-reading, consulting with the dead, and loving the world are ways of terribly forsaking one's Maker. Shortcut to wealth through yahoo and blood-money rituals irks God extremely. The godless attitudes of Gehazi and Demas also refer. Be warned! (1 Tim. 6:6-10ff; 1 Jn. 2:15-19.)
SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY: CAC GHB 805
1. My trust I place now and ever
In one my soul can deliver
A refuge strong failing never,
For His Word is sure.
Chorus:
I am Alpha and Omega
The beginning and the ending
Which is and which was,
And which is to come
I am Alpha and Omega
The beginning and the ending
The Almighty,
The Almighty,
Saith the Lord.
2. My heart with joy now is telling
Of Him who finds there a dwelling,
Whose love is gently compelling,
On His Word to rest.
3. Jehovah, God! Still attend me,
From doubt and fear still defend me
Faith to sustain ever send me,
That my soul fail not.
Amen.
PRAYER POINTS:
1.Thank God for His readiness to help you amend your past mistakes in life, marriage, career and ministry.
2. Ask God sincerely for His forgiveness.
3. Pray for His help to make amends In Jesus' name.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Psalms 78:25-72
