March 23 – LD 12, Day 5: Serving God as Prophets
by Rev Allen Brummel
Hebrews 13:15 “By Him
therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the
fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.”
The name Christian was
most likely originally used in a derogatory manner for the followers of
Christ. But, according to Acts 11:26 ,the
disciples were called Christians first in
We are now made
representatives of God in this world, and we who lost the image of God through
the fall, are by grace restored into the likeness of Jesus Christ. We are
made prophet, priest and king, in Jesus Christ.
How are we
prophets? We are called to speak the truth, to warn those walking in sin,
and to live out of the Word. We confess the name of Jesus Christ by
spending time with Him in prayer and studying the Word to grow in our knowledge
of God. We teach and train our children to love God and to walk in
obedience.
Do you ever feel like you
are not worth much? Do others mock you and make you feel small?
Remember God’s word in I Peter 2:9 “But ye are a
chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that
ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath
called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” What a precious
value has been placed on you! You are now a representative of God in this
world, called to show forth His praise