Daily Companion | 3 January
A LIFE OF DEVOTION
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." —Romans 12:1
A renowned heart surgeon once shared an unforgettable story about one of his patients—a young boy who had undergone a life-saving heart transplant. After the surgery, the boy asked, “Doctor, will I ever stop taking the medications?” The surgeon looked at him with compassion and replied, “These medications are not a burden; they’re your gift. They’re what keep your new heart healthy and strong. You’ll take them as long as you live.
”This story mirrors our spiritual journey. Just as the boy’s medications sustained his life, we too must nurture our spiritual health daily. Sin, like a genetic ailment, has infected all of humanity: “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Yet, Christ Jesus offers the ultimate cure—salvation through His sacrifice.However, salvation is not the end; it’s the beginning of a lifelong commitment. Just as the boy needed daily care for his heart, we must nurture our souls through devotion. How do we do this?
- Immerse Yourself in God’s Word
David declared, “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee” (Psalm 119:11). The Word of God strengthens us and helps us resist sin. Make it a daily practice to read and meditate on Scripture. - Cultivate a Life of Prayer and Praise
The Bible calls us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and to “offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 2:5). Praise and prayer are like perpetual incense before the Lord (Exodus 30:8), keeping us connected to Him. - Live with Purpose and Discipline
Paul reminds us: “It is high time to awake out of sleep... put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof” (Romans 13:11-14). Our lives are meant to be living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.
Do you still struggle with sin? Go to the Great Physician in prayer today. He not only saves but sustains. Like the boy with the new heart, let us embrace the gift of life Christ has given us and commit to daily devotion.
Today’s Recite:I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. (Romans 12:1)
Today’s Morning Prayer:1. Oh Lord, the Great Physician, I come today with my sin. Forgive me. Heal me. Save me. Make pure and white as snow. I’m so sorry for not praising You enough.2. Grant me grace never to fail in performing my daily duty of life this year. Help me to be faithful to reading your word, praising You and 3. As I step out today offer my life as a living sacrifice, incensed before You in Jesus name. Amen!
Today’s Hymn: Just As I Am
Today’s ReadMe: Genesis 6:1 to Genesis 9:32
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