JUN 10

1 Corinthians 1:30
Memorise James 1:17
“… God imputeth righteousness without works..”

We have learnt that our salvation is not only priceless, it is also undeserved. We have done nothing to deserve to be saved by God from eternal judgment. Actually, what we do deserve is eternal damnation for the sins that we have committed against God, in mind, heart and action. All are dark and condemnable. We have been despicable, hateful, unjust and selfish towards all those around us. We have told lies, we have coveted and stolen, even if in thought. If we were to honestly examine our lives before God, we would be overwhelmed with shame. Yet despite all that, God chose to save us! Instead of judgment, He chose to make us His children and grant us an eternal inheritance in heaven. For our sins, He gave us His only begotten Son to pay in our stead. What Christ has done for us is hard to fully comprehend; yet, the gift of salvation is fully given and fully secured. It will never be taken away from us. Dear reader, should we not be ever grateful? Should we ever be mindful of what great work the Lord has done for us?

Our gratitude should then translate to action. This action is service. Life- long service, in any area the Lord calls us to. We must never shrink from any calling, never fail our Saviour in any calling, for the rest of our time on earth. This should be the response. However, have you wondered if our feeble failing selves would be sufficient to serve the King of kings? Are we worthy to serve God? Actually no, there is nothing we can do that will be worthy of our God if we do it by our own strength. If we do it with our own might and wisdom, it will never be good enough for God. He is so high and we so low. How can anything we do be worthy of Him? But thank God, our merciful and ever wise Father, He has called us to serve Him. With this calling, He has also given us a way to make our service accepted unto Him. And not just that, our service is able to glorify and honour Him and bring Him joy. How is it possible? 1 Corinthians 1:30 gives us the answer: Christ! Because of Christ, God gives us godly wisdom, makes us righteous and accepted before Him, sanctifies our works and redeems us. Because Christ has paid for our sins, our works become accepted before God. God is willing to look to the righteousness of Christ for our sakes. Because of Christ, our service is accepted. Because of Christ we are qualified to serve God. If not for Christ, we are sinners rejected and condemned. Christ is our one qualification to serve God.

Thought: Could Christ have chosen not to die on the cross?
Prayer: Father, thank You for the Lord Jesus Christ, thank You for Your love and mercy towards me.