Sunday 5 Feb 2023

February 5: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 2:2
For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.

Devotion:
One of the greatest things I was ever taught as a Christian was to admit to what you know… We don’t have to be scholars to be able to tell people about Christ; all we have to do is to know Him on some level. We may not be the greatest witness in our own minds, but to God we are the best witnesses if we are willing to share what we know, the way we know it.

When I started sharing what I know about God with teenagers in youth groups I did not know everything because I was still learning. I still am learning and will continue to try and learn more about God until the day I go to be with Him in heaven. But before I do I have plenty of time here on earth to try and share a bit of what I have grown to know about God.

A lot of what I know I have learned from reading His word, which is difficult for me because I am not a good reader, having failed English languages a few times even though my home language is supposed to be English! But that has not stopped me because He is always willing to help bring someone in to help me understand if I need it. Much of the time I now stop and try to listen to Him – He is always willing to teach anyone who is willing to listen.

Just like the apostle, I spend time sharing what I know. I have continued to write these devotionals for more than 2 decades, with a break here and there for hospital or other emergencies. God continues to help me understand His Word because I am willing to stop and listen. I read the words slowly because I can’t read fast, I try to understand, and then I trust Him to give me more words to write down and share my feelings… We can all do a little at a time and make a big difference in the world!

Points to Ponder:
Do you think you are good at something?

Have you tried including God in what you do?