Absorb, ponder, “see what great love the Father has lavished on us” (1Jn.3:1). “It is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure” (Phil.2:13). “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever” (Ps.138:8).
Heavenly Father, it’s such a gift to live without the stress of not-knowing, fearing, or having to guess what you think about us. Because of the Gospel, we live in your 100% favor 100% of the time. No more “He loves me, He loves me not.” The burden of our guilt, shame, and failures have been lifted from our “heart-shoulders.” Posing and pretending have been crushed under the weight of your eternal welcome and lavish love. What relief… what freedom… what peace we have.
Your currency is grace, your “pockets” are as deep as your heart is big, Father. And you stay on a generous spending-spree on our behalf. Hallelujah… Jesus’ saving work is finished for us, and the Spirit’s transforming work continues in us until the Day of all things new and beautiful (Rev.21:5, Eccl.3:11).
On this February Wednesday, we affirm with King David, you will “fulfill your purpose for me,” and celebrate with Paul, “you are at work in us according to your good pleasure.” May the rest we have in the Gospel mark the rest of our days with…
Faith expressing itself in love.
Hope expressing itself in mission.
Grace expressing itself in generosity.
Peace expressing itself in less fear and worry.
Humility expressing itself in quick repentances and kindness.
We are so loved, so yours, and so grateful. SO Very Amen.