Matthew 16:27
Now, here some would say that we are saved by our works, since Jesus will judge us in that way. However, look closely at what is being said. Jesus will judge the works. Thus, if a person has not accepted Christ, has not freely taken the gift that was provided by his work on the cross, how will that person expect to have any work to be judged before Christ? If one who has rejected Christ stands before him with a list of his own merits, what can that one expect but damnation?
Obedience to the call of salvation is the thing that will be looked at first and foremost. Our ‘good works’ whatever they may be, are but a pile of garbage before the holy eyes of the Christ. No, my friends, we must have works that are produced by Christ in our lives. He must be our savior. He must be the one who gives us the ability to do true righteousness in our lives. These works will be judged. Thus, many will find themselves empty-handed before the judge. Their mountain of supposedly good deeds will be swept away by the sin of disbelief. There will be nothing to judge but a faithless life. There can be no reward for those who do not have their names written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
Bible Reading: Isaiah 44:1-47:15
Scripture Memory: 1 John 4:11 “Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are so faithful! It is not difficult to praise You for Your goodness because it is so consistently obvious. You do not hide Your love, You make it openly available. Thank You for Your care for us. You look after us like a Divine Parent. You care for our needs, and meet them better than we could want. You always know what is best for us. Thank You for Your Son, and the works that You can produce in our lives through him. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a man having a serious battle with cancer. Pray for a woman’s unspoken request. Pray for a woman who is sick.
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