ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE ARK

READ: 1 Samuel 7: 1-2 (NKJV)

1. Then the men of Kirjath Jearim came and took the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab on the hill, and consecrated Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD.
2. So it was that the ark remained in Kirjath Jearim a long time; it was there twenty years. And all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD.

THE MESSAGE:

The ark of God, a symbol of God’s covenant and presence, was captured by the Philistines when Israel presumptuously took it to war. The Almighty God demonstrated that He cannot be captured by men. Hence, the presence of the ark unleashed terror and death on the Philistines, so they returned the ark to Beth-shemesh in Israel. The people of Beth-shemesh treated the ark with disrespect and were slain by God. However, the attitude of the men of Kiriath-Jearim in our text, is quite commendable. They provided shelter for the ark and consecrated a Priest to take charge of it. The ark offered salvation and protection in the time of Noah and also represented God’s Presence in the Books of Samuel.

Similarly, Jesus is our ark of today, providing redemption, God’s Presence and protection to all who run into Him. Unfortunately, some still act like the Philistines and men of Beth-shemesh by treating God with disdain. They jest with God’s name, reject the Gospel, disregard God’s word with impunity, handle sacred items with carelessness, steal, commit immorality, etc. Unfortunately, they forget that the God that punished the Philistines and the men of Beth-shemesh does not change. He still defends His name and punishes the ungodly. He is not a respecter of anybody. So repent today and make room for Jesus to come into your heart.

PRAYER: Lord, may I never dishonour You through my attitude in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2024
TOPIC: ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE ARK

1. Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for the grace to see the first day of this month in good health and sound mind.
2. Father, thank You for the special gift of life, many wished to see this day, but they couldn’t.
3. Thank You Jesus for being there for us, Your children.
4. Thank You Lord for Your plans for me this month and this year. They are plans of good, not of evil, to give me a successful and good end.
5. Father, please forgive me all my known and unknown sins, and give me power to overcome sin and its lustful desires, in Jesus’ name
6. I am the Ark of God, because I carry God’s presence with me always, in Jesus’ name
7. Father, let Your presence in me unleash terror and death on my enemies, in Jesus’ name.
8. LORD, use men to take care of my needs throughout this month, in Jesus’ name
9. Father, please, defend Your name in my life, in Jesus’ name.
10. I receive grace not to dishonour God with my life, in Jesus’ name
11. LORD, help us to get it right in Nigeria, and let Your perfect will be enforced on us in Jesus’ name.
12. Heavenly Father, let Your peace reign in this country,
13. Whether the devil likes it or not, I will make heaven and receive my eternal rewards in Jesus’ Name.
14. This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
15. Personal and family prayer requests.
16. Confession: God bless the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), God bless the Universal Church, and bless our country Nigeria -1 Chronicles 17:27.
17. Thank You Lord for answered prayers, in Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.