Anyhow, the devotional today is very challenging and introspective. I hope it hits home for many of us. The point is to look inward and reflect on our salvation before we practice our faith. Sometimes the sword of truth can be unnecessarily painful.
Day 33
Scripture
Ezekiel 36: 25-27
- Before Reading the scripture today; Pray and ask the spirit to guide you in the reading:
- 1 25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.
Wisdom
- As I read this passage in Ezekiel I can’t help but think of a caterpillar that comes out of a cocoon and has new life. It feels like that first time when we first accept Jesus’ Salvation into our lives gives us that same feeling. We are “born again” with a new life. A life that is forgiven, follows Christ, and upholds and respects His word. Our whole life God prepares us to be more like Jesus. This process, known as sanctification, is a journey that lasts until we get to Heaven.
- What is important to note that in order to follow the scripture from yesterday is that we have to always keep our Salvation in mind. We have to remember that we must remain in Christ in order to serve Him and His people. I would recommend that if you see trouble in the faith, not just our church, you check your heart first. Just jumping the gun and forgetting that we are all cleansed by His blood is not only bad for you, but it is bad for the body of Christ.
- I would make it a 3 point to remember process. 1. Be in your scripture and know the truth. 2. Check your call. Be praying constantly. Make sure what you have set out to do is the work of the Lord. 3. Seek spiritual guidance from elders such as Pastors and spiritual leaders. Check in regularly to make sure you haven’t strayed from the course.
- If you remember these 3 things and remember that we are all saved, you will have better direction in all that you do in Christ. You won’t go mindlessly challenging people but you will pray and check yourself before stepping forward. Remember, it is not your responsibility to just call people out. It is our responsibility to hold our brothers and sisters accountable. You can only do that through relationships.
- Our lives with Him are a lifelong process. Though the Lord sees you and me as followers we still have the ability to Sin. Thankfully the Spirit is here to guide and direct us to be more like Jesus.
Apply
- Do you still remember the time when you gave your life to Christ?
- Believing in His grace takes personal action; are you working for Him, studying his word, and talking to Him regularly?
- Have you spent time building better relationships with the people in your church?
Prayer
- Stop and think of the time when you first came to know Christ. Even if you have known your whole life there has to be a time where you accepted His Salvation into your life. Thank the Lord for what He has done for you. Ask Him to be with you daily in your walk. Pray that the Spirit stay with you, always reminding you of your new life in Christ.
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