BREAKTHROUGH CAPSULE
Thursday 10 October, 2024
Bible Reading: Luke 7: 33 – 48
Theme: TRUE GOD’S SERVICE
Text: Luke: 7: 44
44: “And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.”
Word X-ray
Christianity should not be a religious program, but a practical lifestyle. God detest self righteousness and self justification. Luke contrasts the Pharisees with sinners – and again the so-called sinners come on top. Simon had committed several social errors in neglecting to wash Jesus’ feet (a courtesy extended to guest because sandalled feet got very dirty), anoint his head with oil, and offer Him the kiss of greeting.
Did Simon perhaps feel that he was too good to treat Jesus as an equal? Did we think that we are too big to submit faithfully and sincerely to Christ’s authority? Did our reverence to God are true and sincere? Are we giving the best and costliest gifts to our maker through our commitment to God’s work? This sinful woman, by contrast, lavished tears, poured expensive perfume, and kisses on the feet of her saviour. In this story it is the grateful prostitute, and not the stingy, proud and haughty religious leader, whose sins were forgiven. Though we are saved by grace not by acts of love or generosity, this woman’s act demonstrated her true faith, the fear of God, total submission, and a sincere service to the master; and Jesus honoured her faith
Prayer Capsules
1. Lord, teach me a true godly manner and good character in Jesus name.
2. Father, teach me true submission and faithful heart.
3. Lord, help me to see nothing as too big to serve God.
4. Grace to demonstrate and live a true Christian life, rest on me in Jesus name
#Author: Rev’d Dr. Oluwatosin Oladoke
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