Devotionals

Scripture Reading: Matthew 10:37

We know what our daily responsibilities are for our homes, our families and our jobs. Each day we get up with the intention of fulfilling those responsibilities. Without hesitation, we go to work each day, and we rearrange schedules to accommodate spending time with our families. However, we often leave off the responsibilities we have to Jesus Christ and His Gospel.

Sometimes we tend to shrug off our irresponsibility in these matters by telling ourselves that God understands the demands on our lives and the weaknesses and temptations we face. God does understand, but He also allows us to face the consequences of our irresponsibility. Adam’s irresponsibility caused him to have to toil in sweat every day of his life for what God had been providing freely. Moses’ lack of responsibility caused him to miss out on entering the promised land. David was irresponsible in his duties as king, and it cost him the life of his child.

It is our responsibility to praise God every day. We also need to study His Word and share and protect the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These are as much our daily responsibilities as going to work, providing for our homes and protecting our families. Jesus commands us to love Him first with all of our heart, soul and mind. The time and place for fulfilling these responsibilities is found in today’s Scripture text. “He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.”

Each morning, it is our responsibility to put God first above everything and everyone.  What is first in your life?

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• Posted by: Dr. Brenda Robinson