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MAJOR IN THE MAJOR
21^ST , FEBRUARY 2022

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Numbers 22-24

READ: Mark 10:23-31
23 Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” 

24 And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! 

25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

26 And they were greatly astonished, saying among themselves, “Who then can be saved?”

27 But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.”

28 Then Peter began to say to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You.”

29 So Jesus answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel’s, 

30 who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life. 

31 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”

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MEMORISE: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you ."

Matthew 6:33

EXPOSITION

It is very natural and normal for chicks to always gather around wherever the mother hen is, either relaxing quietly somewhere or walking around. Since the hen naturally has no breast milk to give to her young ones, she caters to, them through other means, such as killing insects for them to eat, leading them to waste bins, feeding them with worms, etc. The hen here can be likened to “The way to the Kingdom of God,” while the chicks can be likened to “Christians.” The safety, feeding mechanism, provision, shelter, etc. of the chicks are the responsibilities of the hen. Therefore, the chick feeds well, is protected, lives healthy, prospers and flourishes just by being close and subject to the mother hen. It is not out of place to discuss this on this day which commemorates International Mother Language Day.

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Psalms 1:3 confirms that the tree planted by the rivers always prospers and flourishes well, because it is well connected to the source of life and nutrient. Water, in the realm of the Spirit, symbolizes life, the Word of God, the Gospel. The gospel gives man needs, but man must seek to fulfill and satisfy the gospel first. There are two things one can run after in life: (1) making an impact; (2) making money. Those who desire to make an impact in life are those money, materials, and other valuables run after. However, those who pursue making money, seldom get the money satisfactorily, because of their desperation that makes them needlessly step on the toes of the people they are meant to positively impact.

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It is a fallacy to say or believe that those who are seeking God’s kingdom and His righteousness must be financially and materially poor. This is because God’s kingdom is not drenched in poverty but in Christ’s riches and wealth. Therefore, those who seek to have and live in this kingdom are blessed with all good things in return. A man of God once said, “Poverty is not purity.” Brethren, stop chasing the worms and insects (riches, materials, etc.) by yourself. Pursue the Hen (the way to the kingdom of God), and all other things you seek will become bonuses. A word, they say, is enough for the wise. Shalom!

PRAYER POINT:

1. Lord, help me to prioritise You and Your Kingdom aright, in Jesus’ name.

2. Lord, deliver me from ungodly pursuit of the ephemeral things of this world.

3. Father, help our religious and political leaders to focus on the major factors, and to be heaven-minded, in Jesus’ name.

DO HAVE A BLESSED DAY

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