Devotion for Thursday, July 16, 2020
“But having the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed, therefore I spoke,” we also believe, therefore we also speak, knowing that He who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and will present us with you” (2 Corinthians 4:13-14).
Faith is the action of that in which you believe. Do you believe that Christ was raised from the dead? If Christ was raised, and you are united with Christ, then know that He who raise Christ will also raise you on the last day. We are called into the communion of saints which includes all who are in Christ; from every tribe, tongue, nation, and time. Speak boldly of the One Lord who is Lord of all.
We often doubt what we believe. Life’s circumstances hit us hard and we do not know what to do. Trust in the One who has lifted you up and into His salvation by His grace. Be bold in the faith He has given you. Know that in Him is all life and the true liberty of living as He has created you to live. Speak of this great gift He gives knowing that on the last day He will raise You to be with Him forever.
Lord Jesus, You know the difficulties of this age. The body and mind are constantly struggling one against the other. Take what resolve I do have and add to it what You know I need that I may stand firm in the truth You have delivered once for all. Guide me in the way of truth that I may hold fast to this gift of faith and speak to others of the life You give by grace. Amen.