Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Beloved, do you tend to rejoice more in your redemption than in your Redeemer? Contrary to common thinking, the main theme of Scripture is not the redemption of man, but The Redeemer of man. When speaking about what we call The Lord’s Supper, Jesus said, “… do this in remembrance of Me.” (Luke 22:19) In other words, when you take the bread, remember Jesus. As you drink the cup, remember Jesus. Do not only remember what He did for you, as important as that is. Remember Him! When we look at Paul’s cause of rejoicing in Ephesians 1:3 we find that his rejoicing was more in His Redeemer than it was in His redemptive plan. Thank God for the forgiveness of sin and being rescued from the wrath of God and eternal suffering in hell. But Who did that for us?
May The Lord of glory, The Lord Jesus Christ, open our hearts and minds to see our glorious Savior for Who He truly is. After Asaph repented because he envied the prosperity and ease of those who did not know The Lord, he wrote the words, “Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.” (Psalm 73:24-26) Amen.
Hi Pastor Ray!!! I know Jay had a chance to see you this past month, he was seeing his family and friend and was blessed visiting Koinonia. We have had a few different church experiences in Kanas City, I was invited to provide worship to a gospel church in the inner-city, WOW!!!, but we have hopefully found a church that is really solid and will feed us in Kansas in our area. I just wanted to thank you, we will continue yto read your devotions and use your sermons as we increase in our walk and also share the Word with others. I love to have support from your devotions – I now am working with patients who have severe mental illness daily at the University of KS hospital, a lot of pain and hurt, and have loved sharing the words of Jesus with patients as well as with co-workers. Thank you for serving in His name, we pray for Koinonia Fellowship and its ministries to grow, we miss you!
Hi Cari,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. It was great seeing Jay again. So blessed to hear how The The Lord Jesus is using you for His glory. I am mumbled that God uses these daily blogs to help others in their walk with Christ. Thank you so much for your prayers. You saints are missed and are in my prayers as well.
Pastor Ray