Thoughts for another day

Sept. 25, 2013.

Today's verse: 1 Thess. 5:9, 10. For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. (KJV)

(Pls. read the above before you read further.  Thanks)

Truly the meaning of salvation is lost upon us denizens of a sinful world, living in sin; in fact, I’ll say, seeped in sin for every moment our mind harbours near the shores of sin, looking to see in what way we can indulge in little pleasures ignoring the pain it causes God our Father in heaven, Who sent us His only Son, Jesus Christ, as an oblation through fierce condemnation and a miserable death, so that beholding and acting accordingly, we may escape the clutches of sin and live in a manner that is  congruent to the pleasant rules of God’s kingdom of which we are heirs in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Yet, no matter the many times He picks us up, we’re ready to fall, offending His infinite goodness which He shows us, through which, He also asks us be close to Him, following His simple commands and be humble before Him.  And though the life He bids us to isn’t all that difficult to live, there’s this great desire, nay, an inner compulsion, a craving urge that makes us a slave to sin even though we know we’re freed from all slavery and also, John 8:36, Whom the Son sets free, is free indeed!  But, our Word today says, God has not destined us to His wrath for our sins, but to get salvation through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Who died for us and opened the door to heaven which hitherto was closed because of the indiscretion of Adam, who sinned and fell.

So now, we know that God’s wrath isn’t to be on us but that God’s Grace is sent to us so we may be able to fight our urge to sin and enter into the portals of heaven victoriously.  No matter how we’re today and even if we’re under a burden of sin, God’s Grace never leaves us so long as we’re open to and attached to Him by our being with Him and doing His work.  Even if, I may say, we continuously sin and offend Him, we have Christ as our righteous Advocate who will plead with our Father on our behalf.  So turn now and implore Him, the Advocate, to help you stop sinning and then enjoy the fruit of His lovely blessings which He will shower over you in His pleasure.