Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the Omnipotent name of Jesus! 💐🙋🙂

Topic: Preach Always To Bring A Change Of Heart To Draw Them Closer To Christ, Cross And Redemption, And Not To Draw Their Attention By Our Intellect For Applause, Favour And Satisfying Our Ego.

Colossians 3:23-24 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

I've received a familiar post (which you too must be knowing) from a well wisher, which I would love to share, as it's very appropriate for today's topic.

Years ago the popular and renowned actor, Richard Burton was given a grand reception in his childhood parish. While replying to the complimentary speeches in the parish auditorium, he asked, if there was anything, they specially wanted to hear from him.

After a minute’s pause his old pastor asked him if he could recite the Good Shepherd Psalm (Psalm 23), which he had taught Burton in his Sunday school.

A strange look came over the actor’s face. He paused for a moment, and then said, “I will, on one condition—that after I recite it, you, my pastor and teacher will do the same.”

The old retired pastor agreed and said, "I'm not an actor like you, but, if you wish it, I shall recite.”

Impressively the actor began the Psalm. His voice and intonation were perfect. He held his audience spellbound, and, as he finished, a great burst of applause broke from the audience. And he was happy.

As it died away, the old pastor rose from his wheelchair and began to recite the same Psalm. His voice was feeble and shivering and his tone was not faultless. But, when he finished, there was not a dry eye in the room. Everyone in the audience were in tears.

The actor rose and his voice quivered as he said, ‘”Ladies and gentlemen, I reached your eyes and ears, but my old pastor has reached your hearts. The difference is just this: I know the Psalm, but he knows the Shepherd.”😊

Most of the present day sermons resemble the speech of the actor to get applause, fame and favour.

They are very few who speak about Cross, Christ, love and repentance from strongholds of addiction of various sins.

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Have a joyful and successful day!! 💐🙋🙂

Benedict James