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Posted by Dion Todd October 18th, 2024 1,111 Views 24 Comments
For there is no distinction, for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 3:22-24 WEB.
It's easy for us, who are used to having positions, titles, and seniority in the workplace, to carry those ideas into the church. After we've been around the church for a while, we can feel we have earned our position, and our salvation. We may even think that God is lucky to have someone as dedicated as us. We can become like the pharisee that stood on the street corner and thanked God that he was not like other men (Luke 18:11).
The disciples of Jesus often argued over who was the greatest among them, and at times, we still do today. In Matthew 18:1, the disciples asked Jesus who was the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. In Mark 9:34, the disciples were arguing over who was the greatest among themselves. In Mark 10:37, James and John asked Jesus to be seated on His right hand and on His left. The rest of the disciples became angry about their idea. In John 13:3, Jesus rose and washed the disciple's feet because all of them were far too important to perform a servant's task. "Who is the greatest" was never far from their mind.
Yet, like they were, we are all in the same boat here on Earth. A boat named grace. We are brothers, sisters, and peers. Jesus said that the least among us would be the greatest (Luke 9:48). Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 8:1 that knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone thinks that he knows anything, then he doesn't yet know as he ought to know.
We are floating in a sea of sin, and if it were not for God's mercy, we would not even be on His boat. We would all drown in our sins, just as the ones who missed the ark in Noah's day. Our own righteousness is as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6), and our accomplishments as dung (Philippians 3:8). We are saved simply through the grace of God. It's a free gift that can never be earned, and it comes by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8).
Be thankful today that God has given us the free gift of His grace. It costs nothing to be forgiven for everything you have ever done wrong. Yet, just like a true gift: We did not earn it. It is something given to us freely because the Giver is good, and He wanted to.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for the gift of salvation. Please forgive me for my foolish pride and keep me balanced in my life. You are awesome and so good to me, and I am truly grateful for all You do. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Amen thank you Jesus for this day and for the life You have given me. That you for the grace and mercy You have showed unto me all the days of my life. Your mercies are new every morning. Your love never fails. Forgive me my sins and restore me, heal me for Your namesake. In Jesus Holy Name. Thank you for the Cross.
Dear Heavenly Father, I want to thank you for the precious gift of salvation and the gift of faith!! Please forgive me for my foolish pride and please keep me balanced for the rest of my life! YOU are awesome and so good to me, and I'm truly thankful for all that You do for me, my loved ones and others!! In the holy name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen and Amen!!! π
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the gift of salvation. Please forgive me for my foolish pride and keep me balanced in my life. You are awesome and so good to me, and I am truly grateful for all You do. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! Awesome devotion this morning thanks so much for always taking the time to write these for us, they are very appreciated!!