Daily Devotional

-March 9, 2021-

Good morning, happy Tuesday,

-God Has Saved And Called Us According To His Purpose-

(2 Timothy 1:9).

“[The Lord] who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose, and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.”

God has saved and called by His holy calling and grace. None of us deserve to be saved from our sins and have eternal life. It was not because of our works, but by His infinite grace. Ephesians 2:8-10 says, “For by grace you have saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”

God’s purpose is not limited to saving us by grace through faith, but extends to spreading the gospel, teaching and sharing the Word, and doing good works to others, especially those who are of the household of faith. The reason why we are here is to be a testimony of salt and a witness of light of the Lord Jesus Christ.

God chose us by His grace and equipped us to serve Him in this world wherever He has planted us. Jesus said to His disciples in the Upper Room, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give to you” (John 15:16).

We should never be proud, thinking more highly of ourselves, nor should we ever think too low of ourselves, for we are the children of the Most High God. Instead, we should be thankful and give all the glory to the Lord. Every soul that is saved is a miracle of God’s grace; and every act of service is a privilege and blessing.

God has a purpose and plan for our lives and we must be willing, available, and obedient. He has much for us to do until He calls home to heaven. My cousin Jessica Hyde always says, “I am liven for heaven.” May this be true for all of us.

Have a blessed day liven for heaven inspired and energized by God’s grace. Stay safe and healthy.

Dean