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In more than three decades of my Christian life, I have been blest by 2 types of Daily devos'
(matter not exceeding 500 words) in universal Christian literature. Not only those Devos'
which have a different theme everyday but also the ones which revolve around a certain
theme over a period of time, say a fortnight, have richly edified me. In fact, both
styles have their own inherent advantages. If the former style caters to the varying
spiritual needs of a christian from day-to-day, the latter aims 'to ground'
a child of God in a certain subject in order he derives the full benefits of the
deep insightful study of a certain topic, spread over a fixed span of time.
In my Daily devo page, I have consciously tried to go in for 'a blend of both the
styles' whereby within a constant theme, I would be aiming to focus on different
facets of it which admittedly is a closer imitation of the 'Constant theme' style
than the 'Varying topics' one.
Having dwelt on the topic of Christian journey in the previous month, now in the month
of Febraury, I intend to focus on a monumental piece of Jewish history….the
Conquest of Canaan, with its particular relevance to modern day breed of
Christian spiritual warriors.
Once again, let me wish you a happy and an edifying read…
Suresh Manoharan
February 8th
Intercession for relation
“Now then, please swear to me by the LORD that you will show kindness to
my family, because I have shown kindness to you. Give me a sure sign that you will spare
the lives of my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them,
and that you will save us from death." -
Joshua 2:12-13
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Yet another striking aspect of Rahab’s character was her great concern for all her family members.
Ponder awhile on the psyche of any normal prostitute. Would she enter the despicable “flesh trade”
voluntarily barring a compulsive reason such as poverty at home? Doubtless, most of them would nurse
a grouse on their kith and kin especially their parents for not providing for their needs. Rahab too
may have had every reason to be angry about her kith and kin. Yet look at her forgiving as well as
interceding spirit. Virtually, she doesn’t let the spies climb down the Jericho wall, till she takes
a promise from them to protect not only her life but also that of her parents and all her other relatives.
Do we have a similar burning desire in our hearts for the salvation of our unsaved relatives?
Have we fasted and prayed for their salvation? Have we through our words and selfless deeds demonstrated
before them the ever-present Christ’s love in our hearts? Have we utilized every opportunity that
came our way to share the Gospel with them? Otherwise, let’s take a leaf from Rahab’s book, on what
it is to love our relatives selflessly with a forgiving spirit.
Prayer:
Father, we confess our lack of love for our relatives. Put in us a burning desire to crave for their
spiritual safety in thy arms. In Jesus name. Amen.
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