Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
June 24th 2023

Self-Control

For we all stumble and sin in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says [never saying the wrong thing], he is a perfect man [fully developed in character, without serious flaws], able to bridle his whole body andrein in his entire nature [taming his human faults and weaknesses]. James3:2 NIV

Bible Reading: James 3:1-12

A seed does not bear fruit instantly when planted. It has to undergo a growth process which will enable it germinate and grow. The same way maturity does not just come like that. It is a gradual process that we grow into. Self-control is part of the fruit of the spirit and it is important in all ramification as we grow unto maturity. Self-control is discipline—the ability to bring one’s desire, appetite and desire under control. This is wisdom and it requires yielding to the Holy Spirit, and the word of God.

In today’s reading, we are called to be perfect just as our Father in heaven is perfect. If you react to everything, you speak out of fury and anger, or you do things based on earthly wisdom, then, you are called unto self-control. Many times, when we sincerely desire self-control and we rely on God to help us, situations that will require us to exercise self-control will arise more than before. However, we have to learn to rely on the Holy Spirit, study God’s word and read books so that we can grow and build stamina needed for self-control. The Holy Spirit is always with us, we must understand that even when we fall in the proscess, He is there to pick us up to continue the journey.

Self-Reflection: Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father in perfect. (Matthew 5:48)

Daily Confession:  Holy Spirit, help me in all ways.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for those in the prison for God’s visitation, change of heart where needed and God’s mercy.

Hymn: Footprints of Jesus,

That make the pathway glow;

We will follow the steps of Jesus

Where’er they go.