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Day by Day - 2 Samuel
Cut It Off At The Head
Clif Johnson
(Lifeword)
Aired on Mar 05, 2025
Show Day by Day
Feb 27, 2025
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00:02:39 Minutes
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devotionals discipleship sin

Scripture

Matthew 5:30

When we recognize sin’s hold in our lives, we should sever it immediately.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~ "If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away." Sheba thought he could escape justice, hiding behind fortified walls. But no city can stand against a relentless siege. As Joab’s army battered the gates, a wise woman stepped up, bringing a swift end to the rebellion—literally. Sheba’s own people cut off his head and threw it over the wall. With that, the battle was over. This story is more than ancient history. It’s a picture of what sin does in our lives. Sin seeks a stronghold, a refuge where it can grow unchecked. It hides in our habits, our thoughts, our excuses. But God doesn’t tolerate rebellion in His kingdom or in our hearts. He calls us to deal with sin the way Abel dealt with Sheba—decisively. Cut it off. Throw it out. Don’t let it take root. Maybe today, the battering ram of God’s Word is pounding at the door of your heart. Maybe He’s using circumstances, conviction, or even other people to get your attention. What are you holding onto that needs to go? A rebellious habit? A toxic relationship? A hidden sin? The time to deal with it is now. The kingdom of God still stands. It has faced attack after attack, but it remains. And so do we—not because of our strength, but because God sustains us. If we trust Him, He will give us the power to cut off what destroys us and cling to what gives life. Prayer Focus: Ask God to reveal any sin you need to cut off. Pray for courage to remove anything that keeps you from Him. Lift up Eudo Rodriquez and his family, serving in Cape Verde. Pray for the Garifuna Lifeword broadcast in Belize, Guatemala & Honduras. Through it all, we learn to trust in Jesus. Let’s not wait—let’s cut sin off at the head.

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