Good Devotion

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I thought the devotion today from intouch.org was really good, and I thought some of you guys might enjoy it. A good reminder that it's not about what we do but about what He has already done. Praise the Lord!

Titus 3:3-8

3 For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.

4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

6 whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

7 so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

8 This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.


Trying to earn the Lord’s favor feels like running a marathon with no finish line, climbing a never-ending mountain, or paddling frantically in the rapids while going nowhere. Such attempts to work our way to God are exhausting and fruitless because we can never be good enough or do enough to earn His acceptance. There is only one way to receive our heavenly Father’s favor, and that’s by faith in His Son, who did all the work for us.

God sought us while we were still sinners, and He sent His Son to live a perfect life and die a substitutionary death on our behalf. Christ took our sins and offers us His righteousness; all we have to do is believe and receive His free gift of forgiveness and eternal life.

The Lord’s favor is unmerited and cannot be earned. It is given freely to the undeserving through faith in Christ and continues throughout the believer’s life. It empowers obedience, gives victory over sin, and provides open access to the Father for prayer. God’s rich and abundant favor is readily available to all who will receive it by faith.

[sdbrison]

Thanks for posting

[CajunBass]

Thanks

[digthemup]

Wayne,
Excellent posting. We used to receive Intouch Ministries on a weekly basis, and Pastor Charles Stanley delivered great sermons that inspired you to reflect upon. His son, Andy Stanley has his own ministry called Yourmove.Is, which really gives mindful perspectives in getting you to think about your life, your faith, and your relation to GOD and others.
Occasionally now, Intouch Ministries is on at 7AM on one of the local channels, but I am hoping that it will return to the usual broadcast after a "new normal" may be established.
Be safe and be blessed.