Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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JESUS THE ULIMATE INFLUENCER

Bible Reading: :   Psalms  89 :17-37

Key Verse:  36

Vs 36 this line will continue for ever and his throne endure before me like the sun.

DEVOTION

Psalm 89 is a prayer that laments the downfall of the Davidic dynasty and pleads for its restoration. The pain of that moment is profound: the all-powerful God appears to have abandoned His anointed one and allowed him to become a mockery among the nations, seemingly contradicting His covenant with David. Yet the psalm also points us to One whose influence is eternal and unshakable—Jesus Christ, the ultimate influencer. In this temporary world, influencers often shape lifestyles and decisions. People tend to follow those they see as powerful, successful, and inspiring, whether a political leader, a movie star, or someone with many talents and great wealth. God promised David an everlasting kingdom through His covenant. Verses 36–37 declare that his throne will endure before God like the sun and be established forever like the moon. This promise finds its fulfillment in Jesus, the Son of David, who transforms lives for the glory of God and the uplift of humanity.
Jesus influences humanity not through force or coercion, but through love, truth, sacrifice, and forgiveness. Grace marked all His actions. His words turned fishermen into disciples, persecutors into apostles, and sinners into saints. His compassion reached the broken, the blind, the crippled, and the hopeless. Even today, His influence spans generations, shaping kings and presidents, cultures and nations. God is faithful, and He never fails. Though the world order may change, trends may fade, and human leaders may fall short of our expectations, Christ remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. When we allow our thoughts and actions to be shaped by Christ, our lives become testimonies of His grace. As we conclude, let us examine ourselves: Can we carry His influence into our homes, workplaces, and places of worship? A life influenced by Jesus becomes a source of light and guidance to many. Amen.


                                                PRAYER

Lord Jesus, You are our King and the ultimate influencer of our lives. Help us to recognize this truth and shape our thoughts, words, and actions according to Your will. May others see and experience Your influence and power through our lives and testimonies. Amen.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

The influence of jesus does not fade with time but it transforms lives for eternity.

Dr Thomas K.Jose
The Mar Thoma Church Staten Island

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