Christian Healing Ministry - Devotionals

Devotional for April 29, 2026

AT TIMES WE HAVE TO GIVE UP THE THINGS WE LOVE MOST

SCRIPTURE READING - 📖 Matthew 10:37-39

“He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And He who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.”

Additional Verses

📖 Genesis 12:1-7; Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 5:1-11; Acts 4:32-37

When the LORD Jesus Christ appeared again to His disciples at the Sea of Tiberius, He asked Simon Peter the following question, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” In response, Peter said, “Yes, LORD, You know that I love You.” If you are to be a true disciple of the LORD Jesus Christ, to serve Him and to illuminate souls, nations and the world with His Gospel, you have to be sincere in heart and mind. You have to give up everything for the LORD just as He gave His life 100% for you. In Matthew 10:37, Jesus Christ says, “He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me.” Some are members of the Church, not as a commitment to Christ Jesus, but they are there for protection against their enemies or because they would like to prosper financially or maybe they want business or employment breakthrough or they are looking for a God fearing partner or some other reason which does not have anything to do with salvation of their soul. Let me tell you, if you are one such person, all these are wrong reasons for being in Church. The Church is the living body of Jesus Christ whose purpose is all about the kingdom of heaven. It is all about children of God and eternal life. When Jesus Christ called His first disciples, they left everything and followed Him. Luke 5:11 says, “So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.” They understood His mission and were prepared to sacrifice their families. Acts 4:32 says, “All the believers were of one heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had.” From the day of Pentecost, those who were converted to Christ sold their properties and brought the proceeds to the Apostles for distribution among the Saints. Remember, Jesus Christ left His glory in heaven to come down to earth to deliver and redeem you and me from slavery of sin. This year the building of the House of God is progressing, if we all act like the believers in Acts Chapter 4 from verse 32 to 37, and put our resources together, sacrificing the many luxuries we enjoy at times, surely we will complete the House of God in no time. Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” Today I am therefore challenging you to make up your mind and live for Christ and Christ alone. Set your priorities right by putting God first and all other things to follow. If you make such a wise choice, the glory of God will so mightily manifest upon your life. Alleluia!

Prayer

Help me Father to be able to make the right choices when it comes to making decisions that affect my relationship with You as I desire to live for You alone. I thank You Father in Jesus Christ’s name I pray, Amen.