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GOD MADE US FOR HIMSELF

From: October 31, 2023

“God, for whom and through whom everything was made, chose to bring many children into glory. And it was only right that he should make Jesus, through his suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation” (Hebrews 2:10 NLT).

God is both the cause and the object of all things. For all things were made by Him and for Him. This is the truth that moved Augustine of Hippo to write, “Thou hast made us for Thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee.”

It is our sin that has separated us from God, making our hearts restless. But God so loved us, that He sent Jesus to make a perfect sacrifice for our salvation. Redeeming those who believe in Him by His blood, so that we are now called children of God. So we hear Christ’s invitation anew, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28).

PRAYER: Dear Father, we give You thanks for sending Jesus to suffer and die in our place, so that we might be made right with You and be adopted as Your children. We are overcome by the love You have for us. Fill us afresh with Your Holy Spirit that we might love one another as You have loved us. In Jesus’ name, amen.

“So now Jesus and the ones he makes holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters” (Hebrews 2:11 NLT).

From: October 31, 2022

HOW JESUS HAS CHANGED OUR STATUS

Receiving Christ’s sacrifice on the cross as payment for our sins we are made children of God. This spiritual transaction changes our status in at least three ways:

1) FROM SINFUL TO RIGHTEOUS – Christ took our sin upon Himself and the Father counted His righteousness as ours for our justification. He makes us holy.

2) FROM DEATH TO LIFE – Christ took our death, so we might have eternal life. “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord” (Rom. 6:23).

3) FROM ENEMIES TO CHILDREN – Christ took our separation from the Father, so that we might be adopted as children of God. This is why He cried out from the cross, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matt. 27:46). Now, He is not ashamed to call us His brothers and sisters.

Christ died to accomplish this three-part change in status for us. And then He arose, so that He might lead us into this salvation Himself. Receiving this salvation, our status is changed forever. We are God’s children through Jesus Christ.

PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that through faith in Christ Jesus we have become Your children. We are in awe of Your grace and mercy towards us. Strengthen us to live as Your children today. In Jesus’ name, amen.

“For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us” (Psalm 103:11-12 NKJV).

From: October 31, 2021

THE SIZE OF GOD’S MERCY

David attempted to describe the size of God’s mercy by comparing it to the heavens and earth. He imagined the height of God’s mercy as rising as high as the heavens, and the breadth of His mercy being as wide as the “east is from the west.”
 
Yet in Jesus Christ, such comparisons are no longer needed. For in Him we have God’s mercy on display. What is the height of God’s loving mercy? Isn’t it the height of the cross on Calvary’s hill where Jesus was hung between heaven and earth? What is the breadth of God’s forgiving mercy? Isn’t it seen in Christ’s outstretched arms on the cross with His hands nailed to its cruel beam. The height and breadth of God’s mercy is most clearly revealed in the cross of Christ.
 
Look at the cross. That’s how much God loves us. That’s how far He has gone to offer us mercy and forgive us.
 
PRAYER: Dear Father, we are amazed at Your mercy and grace. Thank You for forgiving us through the blood of Jesus. Sanctify us by Your Word. Your Word is truth. Wash us white as snow and make us one with You and with the body of Christ, so that the world will know that we belong to Christ. In Jesus’ name, amen.

“For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us” (Psalm 103:11-12 NKJV).

From: October 31, 2020

THE SIZE OF GOD’S MERCY

David attempted to describe the size of God’s mercy by comparing it to the heavens and earth. He imagined the height of God’s mercy as rising as high as the heavens, and the breadth of His mercy being as wide as the “east is from the west.”
 
Yet, in Jesus Christ, such comparisons are no longer needed. For in Him we have the size of God’s mercy on display. What is the height of God’s loving mercy? Isn’t it the height of the cross on Calvary’s hill where Jesus was hung between heaven and earth? What is the breadth of God’s forgiving mercy? Isn’t it seen in Christ’s outstretched arms on the cross with His hands nailed to its cruel beam. The height and breadth of God’s mercy is most clearly revealed in the cross of Christ.
 
Look at the cross. That’s how much God loves us. That’s how far He has gone to forgive us.
 
PRAYER: Dear Father, we are amazed at Your mercy and grace. Thank You for forgiving us through the blood of Jesus. Sanctify us by Your Word. Your Word is truth. Wash us white as snow and make us one with You and with the body of Christ, so that the world will know that we belong to Christ. In Jesus’ name, amen.

“So now Jesus and the ones he makes holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters” (Hebrews 2:11 NLT).

From: October 31, 2019

OUR CHANGE OF STATUS AS GOD’S CHILDREN

Receiving Christ’s sacrifice on the cross as payment for our sins we are made children of God. This spiritual transaction changes our status in at least three ways:
1) Righteousness – Christ took our sin upon Himself and the Father counted His righteousness as ours for our justification.
2) Eternal Life – Christ took our death, so we might have eternal life.
3) Sonship – Christ was forsaken by the Father, so that we might be adopted as children of God.
 
Christ died to accomplish this and He arose, so that He might lead us into this salvation. Receiving salvation our status is changed forever. And Jesus is “not ashamed” to call us His own.
 
PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that through faith in Christ Jesus we have become Your children. We are in awe of Your grace and mercy towards us. Strengthen us to live as Your children today. In Jesus’ name, amen.

“God, for whom and through whom everything was made, chose to bring many children into glory. And it was only right that he should make Jesus, through his suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation” (Hebrews 2:10 NLT).

From: October 31, 2018

GOD MADE US FOR HIMSELF
God is both the cause and the object of all things. For all things were made by Him and for Him. This is the truth that moved Augustine of Hippo to write, “Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.”
 
It is our sin that has separated us from God, making our hearts restless. But God so loved us, that He sent Jesus to make a perfect sacrifice for our salvation. Redeeming those who believe in Him by His blood, so that we are now called children of God. So we hear Christ’s invitation anew, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28).

“For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:11-12 NKJV).

From: October 31, 2017

David attempted to describe the size of God’s mercy by comparing it to the heavens and earth. He imagined the height of God’s mercy as rising as high as the heavens, and the breadth of His mercy being as wide as the “east is from the west.” Yet, in Jesus Christ, such comparisons are no longer needed. For in Him we have God’s mercy on display. What is the height of God’s loving mercy? Isn’t it the height of the cross on Calvary’s hill where Jesus was hung between heaven and earth? What is the breadth of God’s forgiving mercy? Isn’t it seen in Christ’s outstretched arms on the cross with His hands nailed to its cruel beam. The height and breadth of God’s mercy is most clearly revealed in the cross of Christ. Look at the cross. That’s how much God loves us. That’s how far He has gone to forgive us.

“The joy of our hearts has ceased; our dancing has been turned to mourning… Restore us to yourself, O Lord, that we may be restored! Renew our days as of old” (Lamentations 5:15, 21 ESV)

From: October 31, 2016

Jeremiah lamented over the fall of Jerusalem and the dire condition of his people. He described their hunger and homelessness, but most of all their spiritual brokenness. He lifted his lament up to the Lord that He might show them mercy and “restore” them. Where do you put your grief and pain when a time of mourning comes your way? Jeremiah knew how to give it to the Lord and ask for renewal and restoration. Cry out to the One who can turn your mourning into dancing again!

“For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted” (Hebrews 2:18 NKJV)

From: October 31, 2015

Praying to Jesus, we do not pray to one who is distant and unaware of our feelings and temptations. He has suffered and been tempted, yet without sin. He is well acquainted with our griefs. Do not try and overcome temptation alone. Cry out to the One who knows and cares. He is the Overcomer and in Him, so are we.

“So now Jesus and the ones he makes holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters” (Hebrews 2:11 NLT)

From: October 31, 2014

Receiving Christ’s sacrifice on the cross as payment for our sins we are made children of God. This faith transaction changes our status in at least three ways: 1) Holiness – Christ took our sin upon Himself offering His righteousness in return. 2) Life – Christ took our death, so we might have eternal life. 3) Adoption – Christ was forsaken by the Father, so that we might be adopted as children of God. Christ died to accomplish this and He arose, so that He might lead us into this salvation. Receiving salvation our status is changed forever. And Jesus is “not ashamed” to call us His own.