God’s Revealed Word
Praise God that His Word never fails but accomplishes the purpose for which it was sent. That purpose is to bring about our belief in Jesus (Isaiah 55:10-11; John 6:29). It is important to thank God for His Word, for it is a gift. Through it, He has revealed Himself fully to us without hesitation or delay. We do not have to search for God. He has already made Himself known to us. By the true Word of the LORD, we are set free (John 8:32).
I love that the Word of God never changes (Isaiah 40:8). It was relevant thousands of years ago, and it is relevant today, meeting us right where we are and equipping us with truth to build our lives upon. In fact, when we read the Word of God, we are putting on the very vital belt of truth, the first piece of armor we are commanded to embrace daily (Ephesians 6:14).
It is so kind of the LORD to give us His divine wisdom, which is the Word of God. The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to guide and direct us. God’s Word is sufficient to provide us truth for every aspect of life (Psalm 19:7-10). First and foremost, the Word of God provides us wisdom for salvation (2 Timothy 3:15). Through the gift of His Word, God has revealed to all people the way to Himself–that is, through faith in His Son, Jesus.
God’s Great Love
The more I study salvation, the more I thank God. He is so good, gracious, sacrificial, and kind. The way He loves is beautiful and astounding.
To be saved means to be justified, or declared righteous before God. Romans 5 tells us we are declared righteous by our faith. Galatians 2 reiterates this truth in a beautiful way, explaining that we are declared righteous by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. On our own, we will never be able to get to God. Despite our efforts and even our good works, without Christ, we remain separated from God. But when we are faithless, Jesus is faithful. He was obedient to God to the point of death, even death on a cross (Philippians 2:8). Although sinless, He willingly accepted the penalty of sin on our behalf in order to make us righteous.
Jesus did the work. Jesus made the way. Now, we get to live, abide, and stand in God’s lavish grace (Galatians 2:16). Praise Jesus!
God’s Rescue and Promise
Friend, you can be fully assured of a present life and eternal life spent with your LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ, by placing your faith in Him. While you were still a sinner, He died for you (Romans 5:8). There is nothing you have to do to earn the love of Christ. He already loves you, and He always has. Upon belief in His name, you are sealed with His Spirit and justified of all sin–past, present, and future (Ephesians 1:13-14). You are fully covered by the blood of Jesus. You no longer stand in sin. You stand in grace.
Wherever you find yourself right now, know that God is not finished. He is awake and at work in the world and in your life. He has a purpose for your life. He created you to know Him and to be His ambassador. Seek Him with your whole heart, and you will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13). Declare the truth of His Word over your life every day. Because of Jesus, you no longer stand in your past, your sin, your fears, or your mistakes.
You have been saved, and you are standing in God’s grace.
