Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
September 30th 2023

Stay Connected II

Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. Luke 19:10

Bible Reading: Luke 19:1-10

Yesterday, we studied the importance of staying connected to God. As we learn to walk in His steps, our lives will not remain the same. Today, lets exhort ourselves on the need to network with the right people. Each time I facilitate workshop on networking, firstly, I present participants with the task to check the contact on their devices ‚ phone, messaging, email and even social media. This is because your contact to a certain level determines who and where you can reach. When people are encouraged to volunteer, attend godly social events, and professional meetings among others that will benefit them, the reason is to connect with the right people.

It is disheartening that many believers are indifferent in this regard because many have misinterpreted Paul’s command, do not be unequally yoke with unbelievers, hence, they refuse to stay connected with people in this world (2 Cor. 6:14). Jesus Christ during his earthly ministry didn’t discriminate, he put up with different persons at different levels. Zacchaeus the tax collector for example made restitution after he met Jesus. Jesus extended the hand of fellowship to him by connecting with Zacchaeus. Our light should shine into this darkened world so that as we work.

Furthermore, while we pray expecting God’s intervention, He can use anybody because he is the maker of all. But if we are not in right relationship and connection with people around us, then, we are left on our own. The life of king David continually challenges me. He understood his personality in God, and he connected with the right people regardless of their nationalities. Believers need to understand the wisdom inherent in staying connected to the right network and investing in right relationships God brings our way. From our neighbours either close or distant, colleagues, and even passersby among others. Relationships will definitely demand from us and as we give.

Action Point: check your contacts on your devices. Does it correlate with your vision in life?

Daily Confession: Lord connect me to the right people and help me to apply God’s kind of wisdom in my relationships.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for safety and God’s protection as people travel during the ‘ember’ months.

Hymn: Alone with God, the world forbidden,

Alone with God, O blest retreat!

Alone with God, and in Him hidden,

To hold with Him communion sweet.