#WordForTodayDevotional

Sunday November 14, 2021

OBSTACLES TO SATISFACTORY PRAISE (3): OFFENCE

And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
Matthew 11:6 (KJV)

Offence is the natural tendency in the hour of difficulty and pressure. It is a negative reaction to unpleasant conditions. Unfortunately, it’s a reaction against your helper, thereby rendering you completely helpless. The offended man says, “Why me? Where is Yahweh now? Is His Word still there? Can anyone really count on Him?” The answer to all offenses is patience. In the parable of the sower, Yahushua said: ‘But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.’ (Luke 8:15). No matter how good your heart is, patience is needed to enjoy the fullness of Yahweh’s plan for your life. You get offended easily, that’s why it looks as if things are not working for you. If the devil tells you, “If Yahweh were going to lift you, He should have done it by now.” Tell him, “Yahweh is never late. He created the entire would in six days, so whatever deadline is before me now is too much for Him to perfect all that concerns me.” Be determined, like Job, to wait till the time of your change comes from the Lord, for there is no shame to them that wait for God (see Isaiah. 49:23).

John the baptist, a man of great destiny, died in prison because of offences. Yahushua told us that of all born of women, there was none as great as John the Baptist. Prophets of old spoke about his great coming, but offence killed him. John sent a message to Yahushua from the prison, asking: ‘… Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?’ (Matthew 11:3). That was like doubting Yahushua’s mission on earth and pointing an accusing finger at Him. ‘Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see: The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.’ (Matthew 11:4-6). That was a comprehensive diagnosis of John’s problem – “Blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.” That is, “Cursed is he who is offended in me!” John was offended and ended up being beheaded! You will not be beheaded! Yahushua said it is impossible for offence not to come, but woe unto him by whom it will come (see Matthew.11:6; 18:7). John was offended and his great destiny was shattered.

But here was Paul and Silas. Just like John, they were equally locked up in prison. Besides, they were also beaten, humiliated and bound in stocks. But because they refused to be offended, they ended up being dignified! They prayed, sang praises aloud unto God, and the prisoners heard them. They must have been mocked, but Yahweh loosed them, and made them! We are still talking about their testimony today. Make up your mind never to be offended in Yahweh. Selah!

REMEMBER: Offence must come, but refuse to be offended both in Yahweh and men.

CONFESSION: I am a new creation in Yahushua HaMashiach. an heir of Yahweh and a joint-heir with HaMashiach. I was begotten of Yahweh and a child of His love. I am a lover of Yahweh and human beings. Offence has no place in me and I refuse to be offended. Halleluyah!!!

PROPHETIC RELEASE: Whatever that is making you to be offended in your helper is cursed from the root today in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

FURTHER READING:
Luke 7:23; Isaiah 45:9-10; Deuteronomy 28:47-48

ONE YEAR CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLE READING PLAN: Read the events of the bible in the order that they happened.
Jeremiah 50:1-46; Hebrews 12:1-29

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