The Word of Truth,
which is the gospel of Christ, allows us to trust in Jesus for our
salvation. Having believed, we are sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of
promise, who is the deposit, which guarantees our inheritance (Romans 8:17). We are God’s possession, and He redeemed us
to the praise of His glory (Ephesians 1:13-14). When Father God looks at us, He no longer sees sin;
but instead, He sees the blood of Jesus, which cleanses us from all
unrighteousness (1 John 1:7-9; Romans 8:1).
We
are free from sin for eternity and accepted in God’s Beloved (Ephesians
1:6). This truth prompts us to live in praise to His name (Psalm 119:171). We
have so much for which to bless Him. We speak of His unending glory and power
until everyone we know understand God’s mighty deeds and glorious Kingdom. When
we praise His name, the angels and creatures on earth and in the heavens join
us (Revelation 5:13).
If we fail to praise Him, the rocks will cry out in praise in our place (Luke 19:40).
We know that God spoke a word and created us, as well as
all of creation (Hebrews
11:3; Psalm 33:6). His dominion over the earth is from everlasting to
everlasting (Psalm
145:10-13). Yet, we humans are too smart for our own good. We take the
credit for all that we have and we deny God’s existence (Psalm 148:1-6). Yet, it is in the Lord
that we should trust, rather than in our human abilities. As we seek Him before
we do anything, He will show us where to go and what to do (Proverbs 3:5:7).
God showers us with His loving kindness (Psalm 147:11). He is
our tower, fortress and shield. He delivers the humble when we take refuge in
Him (Psalm 144:2;
147:6). Apart from Jesus we can do nothing (John 15:5). However, when we believe in,
hope in and trust in Jesus, we are more than conquerors over the flesh, the
devil and world (Romans
8:37). We live in His presence with contentment and joy. We mirror His
image to the world around us, and He gives us victory and hope (1 Corinthians 15:57-58).
Prayer:
Father God, thanks to Jesus, Satan has no influence over
our thoughts, words or deeds. The blood of Your Lamb redeemed us (1 Peter 1:19). We
have a multitude of reasons to praise You. It will take a lifetime to express
to You the reasons for the joy You give to us. We live each moment with Your
praises on our lips. We tell everyone who will listen that You love us so much
that, even while we were still sinners, you died for us (Romans 5:6-8).
Thought for the Day:
God's praise is continually on our lips. - Psalm 34:1; Hebrews 13:15
