Monthly Devotion - May 2025
THE NEED FOR PURITY IN THE LIFE OF GOD'S FAMILY
“Like newborn babies [you should] long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may be nurtured and grow in respect to salvation [its ultimate fulfillment], if in fact you have [already] tasted the goodness and gracious kindness of the Lord." (1 Peter 2:2-3 AMP)
Praise the Lord, we have entered the fifth month of this year, May 2025,
to continue our journey together as members of God's family. Over the
past four months (January–April), we have begun reflecting together
on our main theme for 2025, namely how we can be formed into “a church
that is purified and filled with the glory of God” in these end times
(Revelation 3:18; Ezekiel 43:5). This yearly theme has been given to help
us see more clearly the purpose and direction of the life of God’s
congregation. We must indeed become a church and Christians who are increasingly
purified and filled with the glory of God amid an increasingly dark era.
If we refuse to be purified and filled with God’s glory, then ultimately
what we do will be in vain because it is not in accordance with God's
will (Matthew 7:21–23).
In May and June, we will commemorate two historic events. First, the Ascension
of Jesus to Heaven (Christi Himmelfahrt) after 40 days of His resurrection
from the dead (May 29, 2025), and second, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit
or Pentecost (Pfingsten), which occurred 10 days after His ascension (June
8, 2025). These events should remind us of the birth of the early church.
Through the life of the early church, we can learn foundational principles
for building a pure life in God’s family (Acts 2:41–47).
Over the past four months, we have reflected on the first part (January–February),
the “Introduction,” which taught us how to be increasingly purified
and filled with the glory of God in preparation for His second coming.
We also studied the second part (March–April), “The importance
of holiness and the glory of God in the worship of His people,” by
reflecting on the values of worship, prayer, praise, and adoration in
this end-time generation, both in Sunday sermons and in small group meetings
(PERAK & PERKASA). There are still four (4) main themes that we will
reflect on together through the end of this year. The theme for May–June
2025 is about how we as members of God’s family can continue to be
built according to God’s plan and will, namely: “The need for
purity and the glory of God in the life of God’s family,” meaning
that each of us must help build a fellowship of the body of Christ that
is pure and filled with God's glory in these end times (1 Peter 2:2–3
& 2 Corinthians 3:18).
Specifically in May 2025, we will delve into how to build a God-family
life full of purity. We are invited to learn how to build a biblical community
life and develop a pure community of God's family. In June 2025, we will
go deeper into how we can build God's family increasingly filled with
His glory in these end times. May our Sunday services and small group
meetings be special opportunities where we can be built with full purity
in His family. Let us remain passionate about building His family through
our respective talents and gifts. Happy Ascension Day at the end of May.
Amen, and may the Lord Jesus bless you!
By Pastor Silwanus Obadja M.Th.
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