TOPIC: BE A WINSOME NEIGHBOUR
KEY VERSE: Joshua 19:9
“Out of the portion of
the children of Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon: for the
part of the children of Judah was too much for them: therefore the children of
Simeon had their inheritance within the inheritance of them.”
TEXT: Joshua 19:1-9
1. And the second lot came forth to
Simeon, even for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their
families; and their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of
Judah.
2. And they had in their inheritance
Beersheba, or Sheba, and Moladah,
3. And Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem,
4. And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,
5. And Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, and
Hazarsusah,
6. And Bethlebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen
cities and their villages;
7. Ain, Remmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four
cities and their villages;
8. And all the villages that were round
about these cities to Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This is the inheritance
of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.
9. Out of the portion of the children of
Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon; for the part of the
children of Judah was too much for them; therefore the children of Simeon had
their inheritance within the inheritance of them.
MESSAGE:
What makes a
man or woman so charming and winsome in personality is mostly God-impacted
love. Love, otherwise known as charity in Bible terms, is the essential
ingredient for a peaceful and profitable co-existence, whether in the family,
office, church or neighbourhood. In God’s estimation, it is not great
knowledge, lofty gifts, amicable talents or commendable competence that matters
but a true heart of devotion and love.
After the
conquests of the heathen nations in the land of Canaan, the Promised Land was
shared according to the commandment of God. The second lot came to Simeon and
his tribe according to the families. The inheritance was within the inheritance
of the children of Judah. Judah did not complain but lovingly gave up the
excess land to them because their portion was too much for them.
Love is a
characteristic of God, which makes us resemble Him. It is the divine aroma that
exudes pleasantness, peace and progress wherever it is found. It is that
fragrance that makes us winsome, even to those who rebuff us. Love makes us
offer help to those who cannot repay us. It gives victory over resentment and
selfishness. It restrains from doing evil and reaches out in selfless service
to all; gives all the time and expecting nothing in return.
Christ’s
admonition to all men in all ages is, “love thy neighbour as thyself”. Imagine
how better our world, nation, society and family will be if we love others as
ourselves! Make your environment a love zone and be a winsome neighbour to all.
This cannot be done without righteousness and the grace of God. Through your
winsome lifestyle, others will be challenged to receive the gospel and be
saved.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Love is the
fragrance that makes you winsome.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Kings 16-17
Daily
Manna is the daily devotional of the Deeper Christian Life Bible Ministry
(DCLM) by Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
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