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ALL GLORY TO GOD
LORD’S DAY, SEPTEMBER 4
1 Peter 5:10-11
Deuteronomy 6:17-25
“I am a companion of
all them that fear thee…”
ALL GLORY TO GOD
Satan, the Christian’s adversary, is diligently working to keep us from living for God. This can be a frightening and discouraging fact. But to the suffering Christian, Scripture gives many promises. Our eternal destiny does not lie in our own hands, but in the hands of the God of all grace (1 Pet 5:10). The all-sufficiency of God’s grace is a subject of Scripture that must greatly encourage us. Our gracious God has called us to an eternal reward in Christ (1 Cor 1:9).
While there is suffering for “a while” on this earth, the end is sure and glorious. This “light affliction” lasts just a brief moment on the scale of eternity. At the end of life’s way will be the glory God has purchased for us (2 Cor 4:17). Such a promise must keep us faithfully serving the Lord even when life’s road seems rough (1 Pet 5:10).
As we go through life living in obedience to God, we have a wonderful assurance from Scripture. It is God who will make us mature, strong, and steadfast (1 Pet 5:10). He will complete the work that He has begun in us (1 Thess 5:23-24). As we battle against Satan and the flesh, it is God’s power that keeps us safe until the coming glory (1 Cor 1:8).
Someday we will see Christ in His glory and understand His power. But for now, we continue on in full assurance that He who keeps us will not fail. We can live joyfully when we recognise that the eternal power of God is at work. It is the mighty power that keeps us safe and assures us of His promises as we live for Him. Not only can we rest in this truth, it must cause us to be careful to give God the praise both now and forever more (1 Pet 5:11; 1 Tim 6:16).
THOUGHT: What are some of Scripture’s promises to suffering Christians?
PRAYER: Father, it is so comforting to know that I can depend on Thee to keep me till that final day of redemption.