CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH THE LIVING WATER (January-December, 2025) DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE DATE: Thursday, January 9, 2025

TOPIC:
BEFORE THE DAWN COMES

MEMORISE

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up (2 Peter 3:10).

READ:
2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

[1]. Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

[2]. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

[3]. We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,

[4]. so that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure,

[5]. which is manifest evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer;

[6]. since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you,

[7]. and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels,

[8]. in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[9]. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,

[10]. when He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed.

[11]. Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power,

[12]. that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

EXPOSITION

As dawn breaks and the first light appears on the horizon, we are reminded d of of the imminent return of the Lord Jesus (2 Pet. 3:10; Rev. 22:12). The passage assures us that those who’ve persecuted God’s people will face just punishment, while the faithful will receive eternal life at His appearing. Indeed, our Lord Jesus Christ will fulfil His promise to return; He remains faithful (Jn. 14:1-4).

As we await the imminent coming of Jesus Christ, we are urged to live lives that honour God and reflect Christ’s love (1 Jn. 2:28). Despite challenges and hostility, we are called to love, do good and hold fast to our faith (Matt. 24:13). Though the world may oppose us, our hope lies in the promise of eternal life with Christ. In times of hardship, it is tempting to lose faith, but we are reminded that the Lord never forsakes us (Heb. 13:5). Let us eagerly anticipate His return and refute those who doubt it (2 Pet. 3:3-5). Stay vigilant and prepared for His imminent return.

PRAYER POINTS

1. The grace to live a life worthy of my calling as a Christian is my portion, in Jesus’ name.

2. The grace to look upon Jesus as my Ultimate hope in view of eternity is my portion, in Jesus’ name,

3. Pray for CAC Good Women Association, the leader and members as directed by the Spirit of God.

SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY:
CAC GHB: 117

1. Jesus is coming with joy to the sky
Oh, happy day! oh, happy day!
Then all who love Him shall heavenward fly.
Oh, happy day! Happy day!
Upward shall fly to the Lord in the air,
Together with Jesus we all shall be there,
Far from the earth, and from sorrow and care
Oh, happy day! Happy day!

2. Parents and children shall then again meet,
Oh, happy day! Oh happy day!
Sisters and brothers oh, it will be sweet!
Oh, happy day! Happy day!
We miss’d them on earth, to Jesus they went;
We love them as ever, their absence lament;
Soon we shall meet them, and then be content,
Oh, happy day! Happy day!

3. Are we all ready, should Jesus now call?
Oh! Happy day! oh happy day!
Would each one answer, the great and the small?
Oh, happy day! happy day!
We long to rise up and with Thee to be,
Thy face, blessed Jesus, our
Saviour to see
Would you then, dear children, sing sweetly with me?
Oh, happy day! happy day!

4. Some will stay weeping unable to sing,
Oh, happy day! oh happy day!
Yet all may rejoice their glad praises bring
Oh, happy day! happy day!
For Jesus still waits, He tarries that we
May trust in His name, and thus ready may be,
When brightly beaming, His glory we see
Oh, happy day! happy day!

Amen.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Job 21-23

AUTHOR
CAC Worldwide
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