Day 22 "Saved and Sanctified"
Humble Gratitude
Good Afternoon Beauties!
Today’s truth is life changing! You are saved and sanctified. Let’s slow down and take time to discover what the Bible says about both.
“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)
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 (NIV)
“In your distress you called and I rescued you,” Psalm 81:7 (NIV)
What is your “rescue story”? How has Jesus saved you from the pit of hell into His glorious eternity? Have you thought about it lately? Your story? All that Jesus has saved you from and saved you to? Selah.
Do you still need rescuing? Is there still something you need to release? Don’t hold back. Go ahead and bravely take it from your heart and place it in His hand today. His desire is to help you. Selah.
“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)
When we believe Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are given the gift of the Holy Spirit. Through His power, we are made Holy. While salvation happens in the moment of decision, our sanctification will take a lifetime. It’s the process of being made Holy.
Our desire is to be perfect, Holy from the start. It can even lead to frustration when we fail short day after day. We don’t want to, but we do. Can you relate? We must remember that it’s the Holy Spirit’s job to lead us into sanctification. Will you stop your efforts and rest in the Spirit to change you from Glory to Glory? Selah.
“Everything God made is good. We should not put anything aside if we can take it and thank God for it. It is made holy by the Word of God and prayer.” 1 Timothy 4:4-5 (NLV)
Let’s look at something else today…gratitude. We have been rescued from eternal damnation and saved to walk in freedom with God forever. Jesus also gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit to help make us more like God while we’re here living on Earth. How do we respond? Immense gratitude.
How do we life a life of gratitude? Many people I know have a gratitude journal they use every day. It helps keep them focused on all the gifts and miracles Jesus provides on a daily basis. Take time today to write down those gifts you’re most grateful for. What other ways can you express your gratitude to God? Perhaps you address each person of the Trinity, Abba Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit. Selah.
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”