S(1 Corinthians 1:30) He [God] is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, whom God made our wisdom and our righteousness and sanctification and redemption.
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This description of God [theos] is that He is the creator who correctly places all elements of His creation so they accomplish His good purposes. And His good purpose for us includes a perfect abundance of all we really need to know and enjoy Him (2 Peter 1:3). Our primary needs, therefore, are (1) Christ's wisdom, (2) Christ's righteousness, (3) Christ's sanctification (being set apart exclusively for God's purposes), and (4) Christ's redemption (being fully delivered from slavery to sin).
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Last year, Joshua Bell, a world-class violinist, stood for hours near an entrance to a Washington D. C. subway station. He played some of the world's most beautiful music as people rushed by, ignoring him. For the most part, only children wanted to stop to listen. Oh, that I would always have a child's curiosity and trust so I might take seriously all the good things God placed in my life through Christ Jesus.
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Lord, forgive me for trivializing and discounting the gifts You've given me through the cross of Your only begotten son. By faith, I pause to drink freely and deeply from Your rich supply. By faith, I see now how beneficial my circumstances are toward helping me explore the wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption You've given me through Jesus.
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