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A Passion for God

Daily Scripture Threshing for Saturday, March 25, 2023


Today’s Text: Psalm 69:1-12


Key Verses: Psalm 69:9 (NLT): “Passion for your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.

In a generation that is almost totally eaten up with lechery and sensual desires, we find a type of Christ here in this Psalm, who would not be swallowed by the day’s prevailing spirits of lost ness, covetousness, and aviaries. David could have been sitting just where we are right now, and still, I promise, his position would still be the same. For him, zeal is consuming. And no matter what we channel it towards, it will still consume us. There are several things we can deploy the consuming fire of our passions towards. We may choose food, alcoholism, party spirit, sexuality, the spirit of mammon (money); but for David, it is the zeal for God’s house that has eaten him up.


Until we escape the chase after shadows of materialism and let a burning ardor, like the flame of a fire feed on our strength and consume it for God, the sharp sword of the word of God may not be able to cut through the scabbard to our hearts much less pass on to the watching world. Ask yourself, when last did you feel so confident to confess your passion for the Savior who died for you or for His house? When last did you feel jealous for His name or for the family of faith? David was a shadow of the character or person of the Christ. We are supposed to be His exact reflection. Instead, we have allowed ungodly things to eat us up. With glowing fire and fervor, our Lord, demonstrates so incredible holy passion for us; where is our passion for Him.

 

Quote for the Day: “Christ’s disciples watched Jesus and could match His lifestyle with what was written: "Zeal for Your house will consume Me." When people look at you, with what do they liken you?" (Simon Olatunji)


Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for Your word today. The church really have several things in mind. But our desire, Lord, is that You fill our hearts with zeal and passion for You. Fill our hearts with love and wisdom — in Jesus Christ's name. Amen.


With all my love and prayers,


Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)


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[Daily Scripture Threshing is a devotional guide of The House of Prayer Evangel Church USA distributed for free use by individuals, small groups, families, and Christian churches]


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