God’s Grace
“And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” (Ephesians 2:1-8)
Today’s Morsel: Some Christians are afraid to share their testimony of what God has done for them in their life. I can remember my state of life, and others around me knew it as well. I was what you would call a good sinner. If there is such a sinner. I wasn’t a bad sinner. I was a good sinner. I shared what I had with others, encouraged others, helped others, provided for others, and even help lead others to become sinners. But in my eyes, I was not bad. I would put it that I was maybe about three quarters of the way into hell. I may have been closer, only God knows. But God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved me, even when I was dead in my sins, quickened me together with Christ. Jesus picked me up and turned me around. He stepped in right on time. I’m a witness that He’s an on-time God. And now I can say as the apostle Paul: “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.” (1 Timothy 1:12-13) Oh the depth and height of God’s grace, love, and mercy which has He bestowed upon us.
Sing: Saved and I’m happy today, thanks be to God for this I can say, that I’m saved and I’m happy today, I’m walking up the King’s highway.
Thought For Today: Your personal testimony may be what causes others to find hope, and it may stop someone from committing suicide.
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