The Daily Fountain Devotional Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Daily Fountain Devotional Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
TOPIC: SAVED BY HIS LOVE
TEXT: Ephesians 2:4-10
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
The Daily Fountain Devotional Wednesday, June 15, 2022
INTRODUCTION TEXT
A story was told of a couple who saw a bird singing. The husband said, 'This bird is singing, I love you." The wife replied, "The latter lines show it, meaning that love should be shown by works." In today's passage, God demonstrated His love through different works even when we were dead In sin and under serving of His great love. He quickened, made us alive, transformed and gave us the life of Christ. He delivered us from His Judgment and wrath and made us partakers of salvation through Christ (V.5). He raised us from our lowly positions to sit in heavenly places in Christ. He recreated and empowered us to do good works to fit into His divine plan (v. 10).
Note that this great salvation is not dependent on fulfilling the law 10 that no one will boast that His salvation is obtained by works (v.8). So why are you still wallowing in sin or trusting in your good deeds as a ticket to enter heaven? Romans 3:20 states clearly that salvation cannot be obtained by obedience to the commandments. Repent and tell Jesus to come into your life. He will put His life in you which will empower you to reach His standard of holiness. If you reject this great love, no extra sacrifice will be offered for you (Heb. 10:26).
Prayer: I repent in dust and ashes, O God, not trusting in my righteousness but in the bloodshed on Calvary for my salvation.