‘Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved…’ (Joel 2:32)
What a wonderful and joyous message. Have we shared it with others recently?
‘The Lord says: “I have swept away your sins like the morning mist. I have scattered your offences like the clouds….I have paid the price to set you free…’ (Isaiah 44:22)
Just take a few moments to consider these words from Isaiah, to allow them to reach deep down into your heart and soul. Then reflect on how through Jesus all this has been fulfilled, how in Him we now have this freedom – for all eternity. Amen.
‘The Lord is my strength, my shield from every danger. I trust Him with all my heart…’ (Psalm 28:7)
Can we echo these words from the Psalmist and say that they apply to our lives? Do we trust the Lord with all of our hearts?
‘Let God change the way you think…’ (Romans 12:2)
By His Holy Spirit the Lord is with us everyday – wherever we go and whatever we are doing, He is with us – prompting us, guiding us, helping us encouraging us. However, we need to allow the Spirit to transform us from within and to make us more Christ like in all we think, say and do. If we continually ignore the Holy Spirit, if we continually seek to do things in our way, this will never happen. So let’s reflect on these words from Romans and let’s ask ourselves – are we allowing God’s Spirit to change us?
‘Yes Lord…I do believe…’ (John 11:27)
Take some time now to reflect on these 5 words and what they mean to you.
‘Do not condemn others and God won’t condemn you…’ (Matthew 7:12)
As we live out our lives each day, we find it all too easy to judge and condemn others, often without even knowing that individual or their circumstances. But, I wonder, have we ever stopped to consider just how others may be judging us and condemning us in a similar way. Here, in these few words, we are told quite clearly that we should not behave in this way. To begin with, it is not our place to judge or condemn others, but more than that, look at how it affects our relationship with God.
So let’s not judge nor condemn others, instead let’s allow God’s Spirit to work within us and make us more Christ like, such that all we show towards others is love and kindness.
‘I will never turn away anyone who comes to me…’ (John 6:37)
What a wonderful promise and how comforting for us to know that whenever we come to the Lord, for whatever reason, He will be there for us. He will never turn us away, He will never forsake us – He will always be there for us. So why not come to Him now in prayer, giving thanks for His continued presence with us, and share with Him whatever is in your heart.
‘God is ready to help you right now…’ (2 Cor. 6:2)
Take time now to reflect on these words and to come before the Lord now, asking that He be with you today in all that you do.
‘There is salvation in no one else…’ (Acts 4:12)
Today, although church attendance seems to be falling and many have yet to come to know the Lord, still there is a great interest in all things spiritual. There are many books covering a whole host of topics which they claim come under the umbrella of spirituality and likewise there are many groups who would advocate that they too are spiritual groups. The problem is, however, that none of these can reconcile us with God. Only through faith in Jesus Christ can we be at one with God and only through faith in Jesus Christ can we take our place in God’s everlasting Kingdom. There is salvation in no one else…
‘Now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus…’ (Romans 8:1)
The moment we give our lives to Christ and embrace Him as our Lord and Saviour our salvation is assured. For many, even with great faith, still there are times when we doubt this by questioning whether we are ‘good enough’. The simple fact is that none of us are good enough, it is by the Grace of God through our Lord we are saved. So let’s give thanks to the Lord now for His saving Grace.