Day 22 "Saved and Sanctified"
Saved by Grace - Selah
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Good Morning Beauties!
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV
Thank you Lord, Jesu! Thank you doing all the work on the cross, that I simply need to believe through faith that your grace is bigger than my sin. Thank you!
You are saved! If you believe and confess that Jesus was born of a virgin, was crucified for the sins of the world, died, was buried, rose again in three days, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father, you are saved. Do you believe? Do you believe Jesus died for your sin so you could be reconciled to the Father? Do you believe there’s nothing more you can do, that Jesus did it all on the cross? Selah.
He rescued us from the grip of the enemy who only came to steal, kill, and destroy. What things did Jesus rescue you from? We often look at the life we now have in Jesus - looking forward, “I have been saved to fulfill the purposes of God.” Have you ever thought of all the things Jesus saved you FROM? Once you reflect on what he delivered you from, you will overflow with gratitude and praise his beautiful name forever.
What a Beautiful Name It Is - Hillsong
Today’s lyric also mentions “Sanctified” which is “the bridge between our salvation and the glory of God, making it the crucial component of Christian living, the essential process upon which all spiritual growth depends.” Pastor A. W. Weckeman
Once again, we don’t have to work for our sanctification, the wonderful Holy Spirit works in us to make us holy before our holy God. “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17 NIV The Holy Spirit reveals truth to our hearts and we become sanctified when believing and following God’s truth.
There’s so much more to know about sanctification. I think you will enjoy Pastor Weckeman’s article from his website Perfecting of the Saints for a deeper look.
I’m Sanctified - Chicago Mass Choir (please feel free to DANCE before the Lord)
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.”