Sincere Milk

Key Verse

“Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.” Acts 4:16

Text — Acts 4:16-22

Message

Mom had warned Judith that she should never open the fridge again and drink the chilled chocolate drink without her permission. Mom said it is a bad habit that can be likened to stealing. However, Judith did it again and as she was taking the drink that morning, the chocolate poured on Judith’s school uniform. There was no way she could deny it as her mother approached. Have you ever done anything that there was no way for you to deny? It is foolishness to try to deny something that is so clear and open before everybody.

The Jewish religious leaders were disappointed because there was no way for them to explain away the miraculous works done by the disciples in the name of Jesus. Here a lame man was healed. He was jumping, running and walking with his two legs. The Jewish leaders, who had before told the people that Jesus is not their Saviour did not have anything to say. The truth and the proof of Jesus’ power were so clear.

One thing people cannot deny in the life of a friend of Jesus is the fruits of his or her salvation – telling the truth, being humble and sincere, freedom from cheating, lying and fighting. When you become a friend of Jesus, it is people around you at home, school and in church who will tell the ‘undeniable’ story of your new life in Christ. Are you a friend of Jesus? Can those in your home, school and neighbourhood confirm it from your behaviour? Do not allow anyone to have a reason to deny your faith in Jesus.

Further Reading

1 Timothy4:12-13

Prayer for today

Lord, help me that the fruits of my saved life will be so real that nobody can deny them.