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Written by Abraham Del Valle from “Not ashamed of Jesus Christ” on Facebook
Original post @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1574461019456796/permalink/2819963484906537/
DATE: JUNE 2019
THEME: Jesus Our All
BIBLE VERSE: But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30.
DEVOTIONAL READING: It is growth in knowledge of the character of Christ that sanctifies the soul. To discern and appreciate the wonderful work of the atonement transforms him who contemplates the plan of salvation. By beholding Christ he becomes changed into the same image, from glory to glory, as by the Spirit of the Lord. The beholding of Jesus becomes an ennobling, refining process. The perfection of Christ’s character is the Christian’s inspiration.
Christ should never be out of the mind. The angels said concerning Him, “Thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). Jesus, precious Savior! assurance, helpfulness, security, and peace are all in Him. He is the dispeller of all our doubts, the earnest of all our hopes. How precious is the thought that we may indeed become partakers of the divine nature, whereby we may overcome as Christ overcame! Jesus is the fullness of our expectation. He is the melody of our songs, the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. He is living water to the thirsty soul. He is our refuge in the storm. He is our righteousness, our sanctification, our redemption.
The power of Christ is to be the comfort, the hope, the crown of rejoicing, of every one that follows Jesus in his conflict, in his struggles in life. He who truly follows the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world, can shout as he advances, “This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4).
What kind of faith is it that overcomes the world? It is that faith which makes Christ your own personal Savior—that faith which, recognizing your helplessness, your utter inability to save yourself, takes hold of the helper who is mighty to save, as your only hope. It is faith that will not be discouraged, that hears the voice of Christ saying, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world, and my divine strength is yours.” … “Lo, I am with you always.”
AUTHOR: ABRAHAM DEL VALLE
PRAYER – DEAR FATHER: We thank You for this daily devotional and the opportunity to learn of You. We pray that You will enter into our hearts by the power of Your Spirit. Help us to put ourselves to the side humbly and make our lives about You. Prepare us for Your soon coming. Show us what it is to truly walk by faith and by Your Spirit. We await Your return, our One and true King. In the name of Your Son Jesus, amen.
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