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Sealed with the Promise?

Sealed with the Promise?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who suffer from procrastination. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Think how amazing the senses are.

Take a moment. Stop and reflect upon your sense of taste, smell, touch, hearing, and sight.

Think about the first time you heard about Jesus. How many of your senses were involved?

Ephesians 1:13-14 (ESV) describes what happens when believers heard the Good News:
“In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.”

Have you believed in Jesus?
If you have not, consider accepting Jesus as your personal savior now. The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, first came upon believers on the day of Pentecost. As the scripture says, the Holy Spirit guarantees a believer’s inheritance. Rejoice!

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The Riches of His Grace?

The Riches of His Grace?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are redeemed, forgiven, and recognize the riches of God’s grace. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When Christ died on the cross, we were set free. We have been redeemed from having to repay our own sin debt. All of our sins are forgiven.

Ephesians 1:7-9 (ESV) adds God’s grace to the equation:

“In Him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ.”

According to the ESV note: “The mystery of God’s will, now revealed in Christ is to ‘unite all things in him.’”

God’s grace has been lavished upon us. Praise him!

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Holy and Blameless?

Holy and Blameless?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know Jesus Christ chose them before the foundation of the world, and that believers should be holy and blameless before him. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Writing to the members of the church, Apostle Paul, early in his letter to the Ephesians, included a blessing. He writes in Ephesians 1:3-5 (ESV):

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love, he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.”

Imagine what it is like for an orphan to know they are being adopted. Having a forever family is soon to become a reality. Scripture is clear that believers are adopted into God’s kingdom. This carries blessings, yet one’s life journey should be holy and blameless. When sin enters in, confess and repent. Turn away from sin and toward God.

Need to make a change? Take the necessary steps immediately!

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Do You Know Your Inheritance?

Do You Know Your Inheritance?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know they have an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, unfading, and kept in heaven for them. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When the newspapers announce a famous person has died and left an enormous estate worth millions, people take notice. Who are the beneficiaries? What will the heirs do with all that money?

The news of the inheritance believers and followers of Jesus get should be on the front page! It is truly amazing and revealed in 1 Peter 1:3-5 (ESV):

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”

Know the faithful will be beneficiaries and heirs, and will inherit something worth more than all the millions. Rejoice and again I say rejoice!

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Is All Well with Your Soul?

Is All Well with Your Soul?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know all is well with their soul. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The famous song, “It is Well with My Soul,” was written by Horatio G. Spafford in 1873.

When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul

It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul

This song was written by a man who lost his four children when their ship sank in the Atlantic. His wife, Anne, survived. When Spafford was on his way to join his wife, he learned where the ship went down. That is when he wrote the words that Philip P. Bliss put to music in 1876.

Consider what the author of 3 John 2-4 (ESV) writes:

“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”

May things go well with your soul. Troubled? In need? Turn to Christ! Open God’s holy and inspired word. Seek and you shall find.

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Doxology?

Doxology?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to give you all praise and glory. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Often Bibles will preview a section of scripture with the word, “Doxology.” According to the New American Standard Dictionary it is “A liturgical formula of praise to God.” One of the most famous doxologies was written by Thomas Ken: “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.”

Note how Jude concludes his letter in verses 24-25 (NIV):

“To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.”

We should be praising God throughout each day and forevermore. Why wait? Don’t stop. Praise God!

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