Who or What?
Romans 2:28-29
28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; 29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.(NKJV)
Dear Friend,
Who or what are you trusting in? Do you trust in rituals or Jesus? Do you place your trust in baptism, catechism, confirmation or church membership? If your trust is in these things, then my friend, it is misplaced. Do you think you are a Christian because you go to church or because your parents were Christians? None of these things mean you are a Christian. The Apostle Paul says we should examine ourselves to make certain we are in the faith (2 Corinthians 13:5). Faith leads to works, not the other way around. If you are counting on works, you need to re-evaluate. God is concerned with the inward man, not with outward pomp or show.
Joel 2:13
So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the LORD your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing harm.(NKJV)
God is interested in the heart, the inward you. He is not interested in our outward traditions or rituals. So test yourself, what works are in your life? “Wait a second, Pastor David. I thought it wasn’t about works.” Friend, if you have repented and accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the ‘outward works’ should change according to the ‘inward working’ of the Spirit of God in you. Let your heart be softened, and let your actions be changed; not placing your confidence in your own works, but in the work that God is doing in you.
Life Lesson:
Let your heart and your actions be changed.
Lord,
Help me to place my trust in You. Change my heart so that my actions reflect the work You are doing in me. Thank You for working in me so that I may be a blessing to others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Through the Bible…
Morning: 1 Kings 8, 9
Evening: Luke 23:39-56
Proverb: Proverbs 4
Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee
Thanks for reading Pastor David McGee’s Devotional 4th May 2021 Message
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