Friday, December 31, 2021
Once And For All
Hebrews 9:28---So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many, and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
Have you ever
experienced the joy of giving someone a gift with no strings attached, no
expectation of thanks? Then you have a small taste of Christ’s joy in providing
salvation for us. And yet we find it so hard to accept this gift at face value.
We seem to want to add to it just for good measure. But we have nothing to add.
Jesus’ sacrifice was perfect, atoning for all sins forever. He has paid our
debt in full. I recall once reading of a master wood craftsman who spent months
constructing a beautiful coffee table for his friend. He carved all manner of
intricate designs around the side of the table and applied seventeen coats to
the surface, the finish, glistened. You could see your face in it as if it were
a mirror. The craftsman brought the table wrapped in a soft cloth to his
friend, unveiled it, and said, here it is—the long-anticipated gift. “Though
the table was indeed a thing of beauty, the craftsman’s friend said, “Oh, I…I
think it is just magnificent, but I couldn’t simply accept it as a gift. You
have done all the work. Surely I must do my part.” With that, the friend picked
up a piece of sandpaper and started to sand the top of the table. The master
craftsman grabbed his friend’s wrist and said, “Stop that! You’ll destroy it
all. It is finished. “So it is with the great redemption wrought by Christ.
Just before He gave up His spirit, Christ said, “It is finished!” Done!
Complete! We can add nothing; indeed, we in our sinfulness have nothing to
offer. But nothing is needed. Christ’s sacrifice is perfect. Christ suffered
infinitely upon the cross and paid an infinite price—in full. The only
“sacrifice” we can now give to the Lord is a sacrifice of praise for what He
has done! So, if you haven’t already, accept the gift. Stop trying to earn it;
just take it from Christ with a heart full of gratitude.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Of What Are You Made?
Knowledge is power, especially if the knowledge is about yourself. To achieving success, knowing all about who you are is critical, about what you do, about how you act, and about why you act the way you do. When you know all about yourself, you can then begin to exercise control over who you are. When it comes to knowing yourself, ignorance is not bliss…ignorance is a disaster. So who or what are you? Of what are you made? You are a body with physical needs and drives, but you are more. You are more than just a physical body with needs and drives because you are also emotions, subconscious motives, and a being with an ego. You are also your mind. You are a mental being with rational thoughts and incredible potential. You are also a being with a spirit. You are a spiritual being who can if you want, reach out for the ultimate you can be and reach out to the ultimate of all beings we call God.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Obstacles And Strength
If you are ten times stronger than the satanic opponent and have the resources to do so, you can surround the opponent. If you are strong enough to obliterate the obstacles put in your path by the opponent without using up your strength or your resources you must do so. Do not use your strength or resources to obliterate obstacles unless you have an advantage greater than the lost strength or the resources you use up. If possible, you must obliterate obstacles on the playing field so you can engage the opponent on a level field of battle, without obstacles, and to your advantage. If possible, always engage the opponent on a field of battle to your advantage and to the opponent's disadvantage.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Concerned
As we let our humanity kick in we find ourselves concerned about our Nation and other things that appear to be going on in this old world. While concern maybe okay don't allow your concern to turn into worry or even bitterness that will eat away at your soul. God is so much bigger than anything we will ever face on this earth. He didn't promise us that we would not face trouble, in fact, He said in this world ye shall have tribulation. Tribulation may come but we have His ever-present Spirit to abide with us to carry us through. Today instead of looking at your circumstances look to the one who is bigger than your circumstances.
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