Scripture Verse that Caught My Attention today: 1 Corinthians 1:8 He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Observation: God does the heavy lifting.
Application: So often it’s tempting to delude ourselves into thinking that things are up to us. Well, some things are up to us, but measuring up to God is not one of them. In that regard, the appropriate attitude in life is simply one of thanksgiving. True, we’d prefer not to waste opportunities and the like. But even if we were to waste such things, the grace of God still stands. As Paul points out elsewhere, there is no room for boasting. Christ is necessary because Christ has done and is doing what we ourselves cannot do. Only Christ can make us blameless at his coming. We might be able to do a little touch-up here and there, but the deep cleaning can only be done by God who chooses to do so through Christ. This work goes on in the background of our life whether we are waking or sleeping or working or at rest.
Prayer: Lord thank you for your ongoing life-saving work. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
(Readings today included: Job 33 and 1 Corinthians 1-3)
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