Pastor J.T. Kalejaiye - Divine Commendation
TOPIC: DIVINE COMMENDATION
PREACHER: PASTOR J.T. KALEJAIYE
There is
Divine Recommendation; In 1 Samuel 16:12, God recommended David to Samuel.
There is
Divine Condemnation – John 3:18.
Finally,
there is Divine Commendation;
To commend
is to express approval of.
To commend
is to present as worthy of.
To commend
is to express good opinion of.
Are your
actions commendable or condemnable? Proverbs 12:8.
The Bible
has the records of people who received divine commendation for their good
deeds/works.
What can provoke divine commendation?
1.
Thanksgiving/Gratitude towards God: This is a
divine expectation; God deserves and desires it. In Luke 17:12-19, one out of
ten lepers that was healed by Jesus returned to show appreciation. He was
commended and also received an additional miracle (wholeness). 1 Thessalonians
5:18.
2.
Sacrificial Giving: In Mark 12:42-44, a poor
widow who gave 2 mites received divine commendation for her sacrificial giving
– she gave all that she had.
3.
Faithfulness and Diligence: In Matthew 25:14-30,
two servants were commended for their diligence and faithfulness. Proverbs
22:29.
4.
Family Responsibility/Commitment: In Genesis
18:19, Abraham was commended for how committed he was to his family. 1Timothy
5:8, Proverbs 22:6.
5.
Doing and Saying Things that Please God: Solomon
received divine commendation when he said things that pleased God – 1Kings
3:10-15. Solomon’s request pleased God.
6.
Faith in God: In Matthew 8:5-10, A centurion
whose servant was sick of palsy received divine commendation for his faith in
Jesus. Mark 9:23, Mark 5:25-34, Matthew 15:21-28.
PRAYER POINTS
1.
Father, pls have mercy on me in Jesus’ name.
2.
Father, please give me the grace to do things
that will please you in Jesus’ name.
3.
Father, bless me and make me a blessing in
Jesus’ name.
God bless you and may your payers be answered in Jesus’ name. You can
drop your prayer requests in the comment box below. See you next week. SHALOM
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