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AN ABUNDANT ENTRANCE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
2 Peter 1:10-11
Psalm 37:1-9
“Before I was afflicted I went astray:
but now have I kept thy word.”
AN ABUNDANT ENTRANCE
The preceding verse speaks of the sad state of believers who live as if they had not been saved from sin. Turning now to faithful Christians, the Apostle showed his love and affection by calling them brethren. He then gave a strong challenge concerning the Christian life. We must constantly remember that God has called us by His grace not only to salvation but also to a life of holiness (Eph 2:8-10).
While salvation is by God’s grace alone, the good works that follow are proof that we have been saved. Nowhere in the Scripture is the idea ever presented that, having been saved by grace, the Christian can continue to live in sin. But always we receive the strong challenge to live a holy life as evidence of our freedom from sin (Rom 6:1-2).
If we follow after holiness and obedience we will never fall into the snare of the Devil (1 Tim 3:7). Our salvation is not in question here. That is in the hands of God and therefore sure. But Christian living is the responsibility of God’s people. If we do not follow after the things of the Spirit, we will suffer loss in that day when we stand before the Lord (1 Cor 3:15).
As we spend our time on earth endeavouring to grow spiritually and obeying the Lord, we have a glorious hope awaiting us. A grand entrance into heaven awaits the faithful servant of God. Theirs will not be the fearful “saved, yet so as by fire” of the slothful Christian who will “suffer loss” (1 Cor 3:15). But instead, they will receive an abundant entrance into God’s eternal kingdom. To hear the Lord say, “well done,” and with this to enter into all of the eternal joys purchased at Calvary will be the reward of those who faithfully live for God while here on earth (Matt 25:21).
THOUGHT: What is good evidence of my freedom from sin?
PRAYER: Keep me obeying Thee, Father, that Satan’s snare may be kept away from me.