“In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation – having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of His glory” (Ephesians 1:13-14).
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Gospel rightly preached. The Gospel of grace tells us that we cannot do it on our own, but that we are to trust the Lord in and through all things. We are to trust that He has accomplished our salvation. Many still try to do it on their own, but we know we have a Savior who is Christ the Lord. Come then into the truth of the Savior and live in the hope we all have, knowing that by His blood we are healed.
Lord, let me not become mixed up about what I believe, or how I live this life You have given me. Guide me according to Your goodness to see through all the difficulties this world places before me to live the simple Gospel of grace. You have given Your Holy Spirit so that I may, moment by moment, know which way to step and the direction to move. Help me learn to listen to the Word of truth knowing that in You I can trust in Your salvation.
Lord Jesus, You have sent Your Holy Spirit so that all who believe might walk in newness of life. Guide me, O Lord, in the way You have established so that I would not chase after the world, but walk according to Your Spirit. Lead me this day to know what is right and what is wrong and to do those right things You give me to do. Lead me and I will follow. Speak to me and I will listen. Amen.
