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by Bob and Debby Gass
You can’t save yourself!
November 19, 2009
‘...Not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.’ Ephesians 2:8 NKJV
When a lifeguard is trying to save you, it’s a mistake to try and assist him. At first this might not seem like a problem; after all, we usually encourage people to help themselves. But when you’re flailing around in deep water you tire easily and sink faster; you also drag others down with you. That’s why a lifeguard will tell you to stop struggling and trust him. Understand this: God doesn’t need your help to save you! The Bible says, ‘But God… when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ… raised us up … in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus… For by grace you have been saved … not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.’ (Ephesians 2:4-9 NKJV) When Nicodemus came to talk to Jesus about salvation, he thought Jesus would tell him to abide by certain religious doctrines and exercises. What this prominent religious leader failed to grasp is the all-encompassing nature of salvation; that we can’t earn God’s acceptance. He’s not impressed with our good works; in His eyes ‘…all our righteous acts are like filthy rags…’ (Isaiah 64:6 NIV) There’s a humbling thought! Robert Lowry wrote: ‘Nothing can for sin atone; nothing but the blood of Jesus. Naught of good that I have done; nothing but the blood of Jesus. Oh precious is the flow, that makes me white as snow. No other fount I know; nothing but the blood of Jesus.’ Paul writes: ‘…God[‘s]…grace…is a free gift…’ (Romans 3:24 NCV), and He’s offering it to you today. Will you accept it?
SoulFood: 2 Chron 1-4, John 12:1-11, Ps 76, Pr 27:4-6
The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2009
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