12-16-2018, 07:17 PM
THE LIVING WATER
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Sunday, December 16, 2018
TOPIC: GOD’S EXPECTATION
Read: Hebrews 11:1-6
[1]Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.[2]For by it the elders obtained a good report.[3]Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.[4]By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.[5]By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.[6]But without faith it is impossible to please HIM: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
MEMORISE: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrew 11:1).
EXPOSITION
To help you understand the concept of “saved and sure,” here are three truths that indicate what God desires for all people:
God wants everyone to be saved. He calls all men and women to Himself, but there must be a response to His invitation. When we answer His call to salvation, the father makes us part of His everlasting family (Rom. 10:9-13). If we decide to reject the Lord, however, then we will eternally remain outside of His redemption plan for mankind.
God wants everyone to be saved by His grace, and through faith in His only begotten son, Jesus. Ephesians 2:8-9 declares that our salvation is 100 percent with the work of the Lord. It is His plan, His work, His gift. We have no responsibility whatsoever, other than simply receiving the free gift that He lays at our feet, and continue being faithful and obedient.
God wants everyone to be saved by His grace through faith, and be sure of the salvation. Lack of certainty can absolutely destroy faith. If you are not sure that you are saved, then the devil will use that seed of doubt to plague your spirit every time you feel you have done something unforgiveness. He has already established the plan by which every one of us can join His eternal family, and He wants us to have confidence in our salvation.
Passages like John 3:16, 1 John 5:13 and Ephesians 1:13-14 all point to the complete certainty with which we can embrace our salvation. Does your faith fluctuate with your feelings and circumstances, or is it firmly grounded in Scripture?
PRAYER POINTS
1. I am saved by the Lord Jesus Christ. I am sure of this, and I overcome the devil’s condemnation.
2. As many that are yet to be saved, Lord, let the power of salvation touch them.
3. Let the tendency to backslide or look away from you die in all believers, in Jesus’ name.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Joel 2 -3 & Amos 1
GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY SUNDAY, BE BLESSED AS YOU WORSHIP HIM, TODAY.
JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK VERY SOON, BE READY
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Sunday, December 16, 2018
TOPIC: GOD’S EXPECTATION
Read: Hebrews 11:1-6
[1]Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.[2]For by it the elders obtained a good report.[3]Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.[4]By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.[5]By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.[6]But without faith it is impossible to please HIM: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
MEMORISE: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrew 11:1).
EXPOSITION
To help you understand the concept of “saved and sure,” here are three truths that indicate what God desires for all people:
God wants everyone to be saved. He calls all men and women to Himself, but there must be a response to His invitation. When we answer His call to salvation, the father makes us part of His everlasting family (Rom. 10:9-13). If we decide to reject the Lord, however, then we will eternally remain outside of His redemption plan for mankind.
God wants everyone to be saved by His grace, and through faith in His only begotten son, Jesus. Ephesians 2:8-9 declares that our salvation is 100 percent with the work of the Lord. It is His plan, His work, His gift. We have no responsibility whatsoever, other than simply receiving the free gift that He lays at our feet, and continue being faithful and obedient.
God wants everyone to be saved by His grace through faith, and be sure of the salvation. Lack of certainty can absolutely destroy faith. If you are not sure that you are saved, then the devil will use that seed of doubt to plague your spirit every time you feel you have done something unforgiveness. He has already established the plan by which every one of us can join His eternal family, and He wants us to have confidence in our salvation.
Passages like John 3:16, 1 John 5:13 and Ephesians 1:13-14 all point to the complete certainty with which we can embrace our salvation. Does your faith fluctuate with your feelings and circumstances, or is it firmly grounded in Scripture?
PRAYER POINTS
1. I am saved by the Lord Jesus Christ. I am sure of this, and I overcome the devil’s condemnation.
2. As many that are yet to be saved, Lord, let the power of salvation touch them.
3. Let the tendency to backslide or look away from you die in all believers, in Jesus’ name.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Joel 2 -3 & Amos 1
GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY SUNDAY, BE BLESSED AS YOU WORSHIP HIM, TODAY.
JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK VERY SOON, BE READY