WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2
“I
am not ashamed of the gospel.” Ro 1:16
“I
AM NOT ASHAMED”
As a follower of Christ you can also say, “I am not
ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone
that believeth.” Our gospel is not education or sophistication, but salvation.
It’s not reformation or rehabilitation, but redemption from the penalty and the
power of sin. The Bible says, “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:
Old things have passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Co 5:17). This is not the old car with a
new set of plugs, points and carburetor, it’s a brand new model. Notice the
words, “To everyone that believeth.” By placing your trust in Christ you are
forgiven from all sin, clothed in Christ’s righteousness, made fully acceptable
in God’s sight, and qualified for heaven.
You ask, “How long does a prayer for salvation have to be?” The thief on
the cross prayed only nine words: “Lord, remember me when You come into You
kingdom” (Lk 23:42 NKJV). The publican in the temple prayed only seven words: “God
be merciful to me as a sinner” (Lk 18:13). When Peter was sinking in the Sea of
Galilee he only had time for three words: “Lord, save me” (Mt14:30). And the
good news is—Christ saved them all. “You ask, “How do I receive this
life-changing power?” By faith! “For it is with your heart that you believe and
are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the
Scripture says, ‘Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame” (Ro
10:10-11 NIV).
Taken
from the Word for you Today Devotional.
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