Devotion 8/21, He Who Will Save Us
One of the elders from around the throne of God declared: “For [Jesus] the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17
This brings to mind Romans 10:9-11, “if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.”
From Philip Ware:
The One who died for us will nourish and refresh us. The One upon whom all eternity hinges will take time to comfort us personally. The One who has “destroyed death and brought immortality to light” (2 Timothy 1:10) sends us the Holy Spirit as our needed living water (John 7:37-39). No wonder Paul could say that he did not consider his present sufferings worth comparing to the glory that Jesus will reveal in us (Romans 8:18)!
Father God and Sovereign Lord of all Creation, thank you for your incredible love for us. While we know we don’t deserve your overwhelming and generous grace, we rejoice in it. While we know our best attempts at honoring you fall short, thank you for promising to welcome us into your presence, care for us, and comfort us when we come home to you. Your love, Lord, is beyond our comprehension but fills our hearts with wonder and praise. In Jesus’ name, we praise you. Amen
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