“My Heavenly Father’s Will”
Thursday, February 20, 2025Key Verse
“For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Matthew 12:50
Text — Matthew 12:46-50
Message
Henry was playing with his friends in the house when his dad returned from work. On sighting his dad, he rushed to welcome him, his friends also did the same thing. As a result of this, the dad brought out some chocolate from his bag and gave it to Henry and his friends to share. Henry became jealous and questioned why his dad would give to his friends as they are not members of his family. The dad responded with a smile and told Henry that anyone that shows kindness and respect to him is a part of his family.
According to our Bible passage, Jesus Christ was busy preaching the gospel when His earthly mother and siblings came visiting. He was told of their presence but the response of Jesus surprised them. He wanted His disciples to know that those who do the will of the Father are His brothers, sisters and mother. Therefore, if you do and obey God’s command, you are accepted into the family of God.
The will of the Almighty Father is that you walk in His footsteps. If you have gone astray, you have the opportunity to repent and return to God and you will receive pardon.
Further Reading
Matthew 7:21-23
Prayer for today
Help me Lord to do Your will at all times.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
