Words of Encouragement

 

December - 17 - 2006

 

Where does salvation come from? Does it come from our sense that something is desperately wrong and we need to change and make it better? Does it come from casting things in a more positive light so we don't become discouraged and quit? Does it come from a lucky break? Does it come because we are scrupulously righteous and deserve it to come our way? Does it come from rigorously obeying everything in the law? No! Salvation and forgiveness come from one source -- "the tender mercy of our God."

The Scripture reading is from Luke 1:76-79.

76 "And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest: for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways;
77 To give knowledge of salvation to His people by the remission of their sins,
78 Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us,
79 To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."

Let us go to our heavenly Father in prayer.

We confess, Father, that at times we've tried to earn our salvation. At other times, we have taken it for granted and trampled on Your mercy and grace. Today, Father, we want to live for You: not to be saved or gain salvation, but to please You and reflect Your character and nature. Your mercy and grace have redeemed us from the worthless way of living that we see so many trapped in all about us. Thank you for Your salvation, but please help us to live in a way that shows the joy of that salvation in all we say, think and do.

In Jesus' name we pray.

Amen.

 

 

 

 

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