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HUMAN RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARD GOD’S WORD
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Psalm 119:59-60

Ecclesiastes 9:4-10

 

“Whatsoever thy hand findeth

to do, do it with thy might…”

 

HUMAN RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARD GOD’S WORD
 
Salvation is of the Lord. When a person becomes a new creature in Christ, he may not be perfect but he has the indwelling Holy Spirit who bears fruit in his new life in Christ. His attitude towards the Word also changes from a rebellious person into a lover of His Word to keep it and preach it.
 
Turned my feet: Psalm 119:59 describes a born-again, believing heart in the psalmist where he is now able to think on his ways. He has the mind of Christ which can conceive and consider spiritual matters. He can decide to follow the examples of the characters of God-guided men and walk in their ways.
 
Delayed not: He is no more slothful over these concerns. With eager excitement and joy, he sees that the path of God is blessed, and a blessing for others. He does not hesitate nor question the will of God. He is sure that the ways of the Lord will lead him toward life eternal. He delays no longer in obeying God’s commandments for these are God’s prescribed ways of living for a child of God.
 
Our human responsibilities as believers start when we are given the abilities. When we are quickened, we have now a new life to work out our salvation (Phil 2:12). That is not to help us in salvation, but to guide us in life after the Lord has saved us. The Lord provides for us in this prescribed way; the strait and narrow way which leads to eternal life.
 
Dear reader, how much should you be thankful for your salvation which is all of God, and nothing of you? Nevertheless, when you have the assurance of salvation in Christ, you are instructed to live a life turning towards Him without delay and hesitation. A truly born-again believer is most responsible to obey God and keep His Word, in contrast to those who just profess but never experience regeneration in their life by grace through faith in Christ.
 
THOUGHT: Do I work out my salvation with fear and trembling?
PRAYER: Father, turn my life towards Thy Word and move me to do it with haste as I should.

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