Pastor Randy’s
devotional:
There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind
that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it
to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. Philippians
1:6
February 1st Prayer:
Father, You promised that I would be transformed into the image of Jesus. You predestined it at the point of my salvation. Thank You for changing me from the inside out. I get off sometimes and wonder if I’m going ever get back on track. But You have promised to get me to the finish line looking like Jesus. I receive Your promise today and cooperate with Your spirit’s work to finish what You’ve begun in me . . . in Jesus’ name!
Father, You promised that I would be transformed into the image of Jesus. You predestined it at the point of my salvation. Thank You for changing me from the inside out. I get off sometimes and wonder if I’m going ever get back on track. But You have promised to get me to the finish line looking like Jesus. I receive Your promise today and cooperate with Your spirit’s work to finish what You’ve begun in me . . . in Jesus’ name!
My thoughts:
So many of us have disqualified ourselves from the grace and salvation of our Lord because of something we have said or done. Even those of us who claim to be “saved” and part of His Kingdom will find ourselves discounting our salvation because we find ourselves in the act of sinning again. We need to realize that God has called us to salvation, not in order to expel us once we have slipped, but to bring us to an eternal peace with Him. God created you, He knows your inner thoughts and weaknesses. He also has provided the Holy Spirit to dwell within you as you Counselor, Comforter and Advocate (as we discussed yesterday).
The Holy Spirit is strengthening and growing your wisdom, your courage, your resolve and your ability to stand firm in the righteousness of the Father. In 1 Peter 2:2-3, we learn that all Christians grow up in our salvation; ”Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good” Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 3:2 “I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it.”, letting us know that we are all going to learn, grow and mature in our salvation.
My friend, do not be discouraged when you fall. You will fall. The key is to realize God’s love doesn’t change because you make a mistake. He can’t love you more tomorrow than He does today. His plan of salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is infinitely designed. You will always fit under the umbrella of His grace and loving forgiveness; and one day when Christ returns, we will be found holy and righteous enough to enter into His presence. He will finish what He has started in you.
So many of us have disqualified ourselves from the grace and salvation of our Lord because of something we have said or done. Even those of us who claim to be “saved” and part of His Kingdom will find ourselves discounting our salvation because we find ourselves in the act of sinning again. We need to realize that God has called us to salvation, not in order to expel us once we have slipped, but to bring us to an eternal peace with Him. God created you, He knows your inner thoughts and weaknesses. He also has provided the Holy Spirit to dwell within you as you Counselor, Comforter and Advocate (as we discussed yesterday).
The Holy Spirit is strengthening and growing your wisdom, your courage, your resolve and your ability to stand firm in the righteousness of the Father. In 1 Peter 2:2-3, we learn that all Christians grow up in our salvation; ”Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good” Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 3:2 “I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it.”, letting us know that we are all going to learn, grow and mature in our salvation.
My friend, do not be discouraged when you fall. You will fall. The key is to realize God’s love doesn’t change because you make a mistake. He can’t love you more tomorrow than He does today. His plan of salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is infinitely designed. You will always fit under the umbrella of His grace and loving forgiveness; and one day when Christ returns, we will be found holy and righteous enough to enter into His presence. He will finish what He has started in you.
Be Blessed,
Rich
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