“Lips for God”

Scripture:

Colossians 1:13-14
For He has rescued us from the one who rules in the kingdom
of darkness, and He has brought us into the Kingdom of His dear Son.
God has purchased our freedom with His blood and has forgiven all our sins. (NLT)

Observation:

No one who has sincerely accepted God’s gift of salvation should ever let this incredible, life saving truth be silenced from their lips (Psalm 30:11-12). Without the goodness of Jehovah from above and without His abundant mercy and grace towards us, where would we find the peace and joy that comes with knowing the promises of God (2 Peter 1:4) and what lies ahead for us after our earthly bodies are spent?

Application:

Those who are without the Wisdom of God directing their life-journey usually live in great fear of the unknown—not knowing what lies beyond this short life. Unfortunately, there are many confused and prideful people that put their hope in denying the reality of hell and desperately believing the lie that if an all loving God and a perfect Heaven do exist, then everyone, no matter how they have lived this life, are heaven bound. There are also many lost people who hope this life is all there is and therefore, they will consciously escape the consequences of their actions. This is why, as believers in Christ, we must hold steadfast to our faith that God is who He says He is and will do what He says He will do, because without a firm grip on this Truth, we will shift back and forth, unsteady and unsure, causing our weakness of faith to look foolish in the eyes of others, giving Satan an advantage that he will surely use to deceive the weak and misinformed who are searching for some answers and hope. Staying grounded in God’s Word, by walking in His Presence, and by living and loving like Jesus is the key to God’s will, my dear friends, which will not only bless us (and those we touch) richly in this life, but also in the everlasting life to come! Never forget God’s Abundant Mercy and be ever so thankful for His Amazing Grace. Let Him know how you feel, then let the world know (Psalm 47:1)

Prayer:

Help me, O LORD, to never forget or take for granted the wonderful things you have done for us, Your people. Even when we doubt You and Your existence, You continually pour out Your mercy and grace in the hope of bringing everyone into Your Holy Presence. Thank You for being You.

Amen