Through the cross of Calvary, Jesus reigns victorious over
death, redeems sinners by grace and sets our feet dancing through life (Psalm
30:11). He has specific plans for our life and leads us, provides for us and
strengthens us to do His will (Philippians 2:12-13).
Those who refuse to believe in Christ actually condemn
themselves to an eternity in hell. The choice is ours. God does not force
anyone to believe.
He simply offers the Gospel as our opportunity for
salvation. What we do with His gift is our choice (Romans 6:23). God redeems people from every family, tribe,
society and nation of the world through the blood of Christ.
We are all one family, one Body,
one Temple of God's Spirit. He transforms us into kings and priests to serve
Him on this earth (Revelation 5:9-10). He allows us to dwell together in unity under
His government (Isaiah 9:6).
God connects us all by a common thread of the cross of
Calvary. We have brothers and sisters from centuries past and from every
community on earth. We will have quite a time in heaven getting to know one
another.
We are all one in Christ - one Trinity and one Body, with
one purpose for eternity. God's Spirit dwells within us all, unifying us,
guiding us, counseling us and interceding for us through feelings, which at
times we cannot even put into words (Romans 8:26).
We live a life of pardon, protection, provision, promise and privilege. Our infinite God reigns supreme in our finite existence, providing
us with hope, renewal and everlasting life.
God restores our soul (Psalm 23:4) by healing our past and
giving us hope for the future. He gives us absolute Truth through Christ and
His Word, and helps us to focus on what is important in this life and the next.
Prayer:
Father God, thank You for the fellowship which we enjoy with
Your Trinity every moment of every day. Your eternal promise restores our equilibrium
and keeps us walking on the straight and narrow road. Keep us ever faithful
regardless of our circumstances and teach us all things by Your Spirit (1 John
2:24-27).
Help us to see that daily study of Your Word keeps us
centered on what is truly important in this life and the next, with faith in
Your faithfulness through the uncertainty which faces us every day. Give us
Your strength to stand strong in adversity and erase our doubts with Your
truth.
Thought for the Day:
Whatever distracts us from total dedication to and dependence on God is our
enemy, regardless of how good and innocent it appears at the time.
