“I am eager to preach the gospel to you for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” (Rom.1:15–16)
Lord Jesus, we’re not all called to a vocational ministry of preaching the Gospel; but we are all called to a lifestyle of hearing, believing, living, and sharing the Gospel. Until you glorify us, we will continue to need the truth and grace of the Gospel. So here we go.
Our worst and best don’t define us—you do, Jesus; for you are our “righteousness, holiness, and redemption” (1Cor.1:30). You fulfilled the demands of the law for us (Rom. 10:14) and now you’re fulfilling the beauty of the law in us (Rom. 8:4). One Day we will be totally sinless and totally Christlike, because our Father will finish the work he began in us (Phil.1:6).
Because he hid our lives in yours, our Father cannot love us more than he does on this Tuesday, and he’ll never love us less (Col.3:1-5). In fact, whether we “crush it” or “blow it,” Abba loves us as much as he loves you. (John 17:23, Rom.8:15-16, Eph.1:5; Zeph.3:14-17).
Sealed, indwelt, and being transformed by the Holy Spirit (2Cor.1:22; Jn.7:37-39), we have nothing to fear. Worries, wars, and warheads all have termination dates (Whew!). Cancer, crises, and our inconsistencies are destined for eradication (Hallelujah!). We have peace with God because you are our peace, Jesus (Eph2:14). We have hope because you live in us as our hope of glory (Col.1:27).
Jesus, when we think about our inevitable death we think about greater “gain” (Phil.1:21) plus a big “Hallelujah!” For you robbed the grave of its victory, destroyed its “sting,” and expelled its fear (1Cor.15:55, 1Jn.4:18, Heb.2:14-15). When we think about heaven, it’s not “streets of gold,” but you, Jesus—and that fills us with joy. Thank you, Hallelujah, So Very Amen.
