January 28
Salvation is a free gift. The Second Person of the Triune Godhead humbled Himself, took on the form of a man, made Himself of no reputation and came to walk the dusty by-ways of ancient Israel in order to redeem man from the sin he had brought upon himself and its entailing separation from God (Philippians 2: 5-8).
Subsequent to investing Himself in man, Jesus was “highly exalted and given a name that is above every name: that at the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow—of things in heaven and things in earth, and things under the earth—and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2: 9, 10).
When one receives that glorious truth to himself, he is admonished to, “…persist in dong good, seek glory, honor and immortality, and you will be given eternal life” Romans 2:7). When one receives Christ as Savior and Lord, the work is done. It is paid for by the shed blood of the God who became Man and dwelt among us. It is a free GIFT.
But a believer must not denigrate the value of the GIFT by continuing to walk as the world walks. A believer must not trivialize his position of favor before his Holy God. No, he must go on as stated in Philippians 2: 12, to, “…work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” Cherish it. Nurture it. Bring it to maturity, for it is life’s only treasure.
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