Topic: You will get what you do unto others.
Bible Reading: Obadiah 1; Revelation 8.
Memory Verse: “For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.” Obadiah 1:15 (KJV)
Many people complain about what others do to them. They feel they are not well treated or do not get what they deserve. They forget that what they do unto others is what they get. If you want something, try and give similar things to people and see the outcome.
The reality is that if you sow the seed of oranges, you should expect to have an orange tree when the tree grows and not any other fruit. It is a natural law. The Bible says in Luke 6:38 (KJV), “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” This principle applies to money and other things including behaviour. If you choose to be good to others, it’s a matter of time, you will attract goodness and if you choose otherwise, expect the same response.
Similarly if you do things that often grieve God, then you should expect God to reward you with His punishments. You cannot be sinning against God and expect Him to Hearken to your voices whenever you call on Him. That’s why Obadiah 1:15 (KJV) says, “For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.”
The good news, however, is that you can change the course of your life by being good to others; giving to everyone around you whatever you desire to be done to you. More importantly, however, you need to repent of your ways and accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. Thereafter, make it a habit to study the word of God regularly so that you can know Him and get closer to Him. Then you should live a life of total obedience to the word of God and begin to attract goodness to yourself. Remember, if you are a true disciple of God, you should be good because goodness is one of the ways of knowing a true child of God ( Galatians 5:22-23 ). Then you can claim the prophecy of Psalm 23:6 (KJV), “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” May this prophecy be fulfilled in your life in Jesus name.
Prayer point: Father, help me to live a life that bears the fruit of goodness amongst other virtues in Jesus name.
Bro. Biodun Oyapero