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MIGHTY TO SAVE
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16
Isaiah 63:1

Romans 1:16-32

 

Our Lord saves to the uttermost.

 

MIGHTY TO SAVE
 
By the words “to save” (Isa 63:1), we understand the whole of the great work of salvation, from the first holy desire to complete sanctification. Christ the Lord is not only “mighty to save” those who repent, but He is able to make men repent. He will carry those to Heaven who believe. But He is mighty to give men new hearts and to work faith in them; to make the man who hates holiness love it, and the despiser bend the knee before Him. Our Lord is mighty to save, to quicken and sanctify.
 
We see His power in the after-work. The life of a believer is a series of miracles wrought by the mighty God. He is mighty to make His people holy, and then to keep them holy, and He continues to preserve them until He consummates their eternal salvation in Heaven. Christ’s mighty power does not lie in making a believer and then leaving him to fend for himself. But He who “hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6). Our Saviour is mighty to save!
 
Consider this: He implants life in a dead soul, sustains its divine existence, continues to strengthen it against every debilitating sin, causes it to grow in grace and sanctification, until finally it is released from earth and perfected in glory. Our Lord has power to do all this, and more.
 
Are you praying for someone? Do not be discouraged because nothing seems to happen. Never give up! Our Lord is able and mighty to save. Lay hold on His mighty arm. Does your own problem trouble you? Fear not, for His grace is sufficient for you. Whether to begin, or to carry on, or to bring to final perfection, our Lord is “mighty to save.” The best proof of His power is the fact that He saved you! And He has power to save many more!
 
THOUGHT: Is anything too hard for the Lord?
PRAYER: Father, may my confidence in Thee never be questioned, for Thou art the almighty God!

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