SCRIPTURE: Hebrews (NIV) 9:27 Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, 28 so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
OBSERVATION: The single sacrifice of Jesus on the cross was more than sufficient to pay for all the sins that have ever been or will be committed. It is for us to put our faith in that one sacrifice. To say that something more is needed, would be to lessen the value of what Jesus did for us! On the cross, Jesus completed the payment for sin! When He said, “It is finished!” it was finished!!!
As He walked on this earth prior to his death and resurrection, He is coming to earth again, not to die again, but to establish His kingdom.
And even now, He comes into our hearts as we accept his forgiveness. He does not come in to die for our sins, but to live as our Lord and to establish His kingdom in our heart! By living in us, He gives us the strength to say “no” to the word and its temptations. With impressions and thoughts, He speaks to our heart and mind. We have continual fellowship with Him!!
APPLICATION: Now, with Jesus living in me by His Holy Spirit, I am learning what pleases Him. Through reading His Word and in fellowship with other believers, my spirit is learning to recognize how He speaks to me. He is helping me to see my part in the big picture around me.
PRAYER: Lord, what a great privilege I have, to have a part in what you are doing in the world around me. Thank you for being patient with me as I learn to follow what you say. May I be a useful part of your kingdom. Amen
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