The Miracle of Salvation

"And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth. the gospel of your salvation.  Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession - the praise of his glory."  Ephesians 1: 13 - 14

Do you remember when you first believed the good news of the work of Christ?  Excitement and joy filled our hearts as our spirits were awakened to a new life.  This event is a miracle that only be accomplished by God's power and Christ's work.  Though this event and the subsequent communion with God through the Holy Spirit makes us feel incredibly special, it is not for us alone.  We no longer work for our own agenda but we are co-workers with God to help others believe.  It is by receiving truth that dispels lies that God can awaken someones mind and begin to affect their heart.  This is the miracle. 

We have been focusing on sharing the good news of Christ this month; planting seeds that will bear fruit to the harvest.  This week let's focus on the seeds and harvest in our own lives.  Let's take a few moments today to thank God for the work of his salvation in our own lives. 

Father, thank you for the miracle of salvation in my life.  Thank you for continuing to meet me and grow me up in that blessed salvation. 

Blessings.

The Gospel of Christ

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes....for in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith.  Romans 1: 16 - 17

The gospel of Christ, translated the good news of Christ, is the power of God to save individuals who will respond in faith.  Many seeds are scattered which direct seekers to self-help, meditational thoughts from Buddha and direction from icons of the culture declaring you must ONLY believe and good things will happen.  However, scripture very clearly says it is the gospel of Christ that God uses to save.  Clearly, if we can scatter seeds directly related to the good news of the work of Christ, then it becomes possible for those seeds to grow into faith, trust, and hope. 

Let's pray for the individuals we know who desperately need Christ to have open hearts and minds toward Him. 

Father, we ask that you soften hearts toward Christ and reveal the lies being believed that offer only momentary relief. 

Think about how you first believed in Christ.  What seed from that experience can you offer to someone else? 

Blessings