Christian Healing Ministry - Devotionals

Devotional for February 24, 2026

BE A STEP AHEAD FROM THE CROWDS

SCRIPTURE READING - 📖 Exodus 23:2

“You should not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice.”

Additional Verses

📖 Genesis 12:1-9; Exodus 23:1-9; Matthew 4:18-22

Your identity as a child of God is based on 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.” Once you know that you are a new person in Christ, you will know who you are and nothing can change that. All you have to do is to maintain your identity in Christ Jesus. Do not allow the cares of this world to waver you, because the moment you allow things of this world to shake your faith, you will have confusion. John 17:14 says, “I have given them your Word and the world has hated them for they are not of the world.” You have been set apart, so you must focus on eternal values rather than things of this world that crowds are following. If you follow the world you end up in confusion, and can make you to do things which are abominable. As a child of God, your faith should not be like the waves of the sea. Do not follow crowds, because in following crowds, you may lose your focus on Jesus Christ. As a child of God you know that the world is not your home, but Heaven is your home. You are only a passer-by in this world and therefore you should live a life that pleases God only. The only thing you should be following, is your salvation through the Word of God, because in salvation is eternal life. Frustrations of what is happening in the world today has resulted in everyone trying to find a solution, and out of desperation people end up following the wrong crowds. Do not allow desperation to rule you, but rather be above every situation you face. Matthew 5:29 says, “If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish than for your whole body to be cast into hell.” Do not just go with the crowds because in following crowds, you might lose your identity in Christ Jesus. If you know who you are in Christ Jesus, the LORD will always guide you, where to go and how to get where you want to go. The LORD knows that a lot of evil things are happening in this world. Desist from all evil practices of this world. Do not be a part of corruption no matter how much you can justify it. When it comes to the things of God there are no shortcuts or compromises. He wants you to be strong and brave because only the brave and strong will inherit God’s Kingdom. Proverbs 24:10 says, “If you faint in the day of your adversity, your strength is small.” Tests and trials of this world reveals your strength and character, so remain focused on Jesus Christ who is your strength and shield and not follow crowds. Alleluia!

Prayer

Thank You Father for teaching me not to just follow crowds blindly as I will end up missing the hour of my visitation. Help me to stay focused on You so that I will be part of the Heavenly Kingdom. In Jesus Christ’s name I pray, Amen.