GOD’S EXPECTATION AND INSPECTION

THE LIVING WATER
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

Saturday, September 15, 2018

TOPIC: GOD’S EXPECTATION AND INSPECTION

Read: Revelation 22:7-12
MEMORISE: And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work (Revelation 22:12).

EXPOSITION
It is often said that, “People only do what you inspect not what You expect.” This is to say that a typical human being naturally won’t do what he/she knows is right, until he/she is supervised with very regular and close monitoring. And our expectations are always high on people, but we meet with disappointments and heartbrokenness, because we only expect but never inspect!

However, God, our Creator, does not only expect certain things to be done by us but also conscientiously inspects them (Psa. 14:2). Every leader who only expects and fails to inspect will have his or her hope dashed on efficiency and effectiveness (Matt. 20:1ff). It is God’s expectation that we live His holy life entirely (1 Thess. 4:3-5). He expects us to be totally obedient to all His injunctions (Deut. 28:1). He wants total trust and confidence in Him alone, having jettisoned other gods we served during the ignorant days (cf 1 Cor. 12:2).

However, the people of God sometimes are rebellious and disobedient by neglecting the total counsel of the Almighty (Jer. 6:16). God gives times to all of us to amend our ways on His expectations before the Great Day of divine judgment (Zeph. 1:14ff). If Jesus comes for inspection today, are you ready? Won’t there be excuses? Remember, God rejects excuses (Lk. 14:16ff). God’s day of inspection is near; be ready!

PRAYER POINTS
1.  Oh Lord, when You come for inspection, may I be found faithful, in Jesus’ name,
2.  Lord, help me to be faithful and trustworthy in my God-given career and service in the Church even when there is no one around to moderate my activities.
3.  Pray that God should help our church and society leaders to be more concerned with the duties and projects they delegate to the subordinates, so that they would get the best results all the time.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Proverbs 5 - 6

Author: CAC WORLDWIDE
Remain Blessed!