January 8
We know there will come a day when the whole earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord (Isaiah 6:3). It will not require a commitment to Jesus as Savior and Lord to behold His glory. He will shine forth as the sun and every eye will see it and every knee will bow before Him (Philippians 2:10)
In an eternal sense, Jesus Christ will be exalted. Every tongue shall confess Him as Lord, even those who have not received Him as Savior. An individual’s choice to embrace Jesus and the salvation He achieved for us through His life, death, and resurrection will determine His place of residence through the endless ages.
Further, there is an incalculable blessing to be had in the present, in this realm we call ‘time’ that cannot be compared to any reward we may achieve for ourselves through our diligent labor or our persistent efforts. This blessing is the free gift which is held out to everyone who will receive it from God’s mighty hand of love.
Hebrews 11:6 tells us that “The one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and rewards those who seek Him.” The recipient of the blessings of the Living and Eternal God of Salvation and Love is the person who seeks Him and draws near to Him. In His presence is the fullness of every earthly desire and heavenly hope.
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