Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
July 17th 2022

A Great Door

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 1 Corinthians 16:9

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 15

Life is full of opportunities, however, only a few identify these opportunities and profit from them. For some people, they identify the opportunities but are not able to profit from it due to the prevalence of certain stumbling blocks impeding their advancement. These stumbling blocks can come in various forms which range from enemies without to enemies within. It is often said that once a person deals with the enemy within, dealing with the enemies without becomes a walk over (Matthew 15:19-20).

Today’s reading centers on the life of Saul; a mighty man of valour, good looking and divinely appointed by God as the first king of Israel. Despite this God given privilege, king Saul failed in his divine placement because of his carelessness and failure to deal with his own weaknesses. King Saul was cautioned many times but he did not yield to the warnings. Perhaps things would have been different if King Saul had dealt with the enemy within. The great door that was opened to him was shut and the kingdom was taken away from him and given to David.

Similarly, many times God opens doors unto His people but how we maximize such privilege matters is important. Always remember that “he who is faithful in little, much shall be given unto him” (Luke 16:10). Let us therefore strive to ensure success in every divine opportunities given to us, so that in the end we will not cause God grief as Saul did because of his disobedience. 1 Samuel 15:10-11, “Then came the word of the Lord unto Samuel, saying, it repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the Lord all night”.

Self-Reflection: Are you mindful of your placement in Christ?

Daily Confession: Thank God for opening doors of great advancement for you. Ask for grace to overcome any weakness or trait in you that may want to pull you down.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for the leaders in your government, in church and at your place of work.

Hymn: I’m pressing on the upward way,

New heights I’m gaining everyday;

Still praying as I onward bound,

“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground”

Lord, lift me up and let me stand.