Destiny Empowerment Daily Devotional (23rd December 2023)

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: The Turnaround Of An Unfortunate Tale

Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of the transgression of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come. [15] But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one man’s offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many. Romans‬ ‭5:14‭-‬15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

*Message*

God created man (Adam and Eve) and placed them in the Garden of Eden. God left His Throne in Heaven to meet Adam and Eve, and the first humans were able to interact with the Most High expressly - a mystery to the Angels. It was a sweet tale of refreshing communion and fellowship between God and Man His beloved creature.

Unfortunately, this fine tale soon became an unfortunate one, because this sweet relationship between God and man was soon truncated by sin. After humans fell into sin, there was a disconnection. As expected, mankind was plunged into great darkness and suffering, with the enemy having a swell time taking advantage of the chaos.

Fortunately, the love and mercies of God prompted Him to turn the story into a pleasant one again. What did He do? God again left His Throne to meet humans once again, this time via the divine identity of Jesus Christ. And so, it becomes possible for mankind to enjoy sweet communion with the Source of all life again - Jesus Christ became the Bridge that has made it possible.

*As we welcome the season of the birth of the Lord, we should gladden our hearts, with sweet meditations and contemplations of all He made possible for us via faith in Him. We are now joint heirs with the Divine, and He has empowered us with the Holy Spirit to flourish everywhere - both on earth and in heaven.*

Anyone in Christ Jesus is living out a sweet and beautiful story.

*Prayer*
Take time to appreciate the LORD for blessing us with Jesus.

*Further Reading*
Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke‬ ‭2:10‭-‬11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬