Devotion 12/27, Merciful and Righteous
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17
God is not about condemnation. I know that Satan got that rumor started a long time ago, but please don’t believe his lies!
The one true and living God wants to bless us with his salvation. He wants to dispense his mercy and grace among us and on us generously. He wants us to be his beloved children.
Jesus came to fulfill God’s righteous demands with his gracious provision of mercy. God sent Jesus to save sinners like us. Jesus came to save people from all nations, races, and cultures from sin and the penalty of sin. Jesus came to save us, not condemn us!
From Philip Ware:
“I praise you, O God, for your desire to save me. I thank you for demanding holiness from me. I thank you for calling me to righteousness so that my life will be a blessing to others and not a burden. I thank you for challenging me to have your holy character so that others can see your glory in my good deeds. So please use me, Father. I know I am flawed, but I want to be one of your tools, letting the lost know about your mercy and grace in Jesus. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”
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