#2... Abide Meditation this morning, here is its contents
THE GOSPEL MESSAGE
Galatians 2:21(NLT) :I do not treat the grace of God as meaningless. For if keeping the law could make us right with God then there was no need for Christ to die
Hear the good news of the Gospel of Christ by Melissa Disney....
Salvation is a free gift of God's grace, you cant earn it, you can only accept it. Let God transform your life.
When Paul wrote to the church in Galactica they were in danger of treating the vibrant spiritual spiritual life for strick rule keeping.
But acting like you can perform your way into Gods kingdom, is like acting like Gods grace isn't powerful enough to save you.
That's why Paul writes" I do not treat the grace of God as meaningless. For if keeping the law could make us right with God, then there was no need for Christ to die.
Take a moment and let that message sink in. Let it free you from shame. Perhaps you have failed to follow God well. Perhaps you have given into sin once again. Perhaps you find anger and impatience and hatred rising up in your heart.
But if your beating yourself up over failure, your acting like Gods grace isn't enough. Gods grace is enough in Jesus life, death and resurrection you've been saved.
Your old self was crucified with Christ, now you live in Him. It's in union with Jesus that true everlasting life is found.
Pray with me: God your grace is beyond what I can comprehend. Its so easy for me to begin to think that I need to do more or be more in order for you to love me. Help me to cling to the good news of the Gospel.
The truth that Jesus has already accomplished my Salvation, and all I need to do is accept it. Thank you God in Jesus name I pray.
Close your eyes if you can and be present here. Feel the gentleness of your breath and put your hands out in front of you with your palms up. Remember the words of the old hymm" Nothing in my hands I bring simply to the cross I cling"
If you've been trusting in your own goodness rather than trusting in God. Confess that now. Confess any sins that have been troubling you and trust that Godwill always forgive.
You are a child of God through faith in Jesus. In all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes. This is your new life forgiving and beloved without blemish before God.
Pray with me, God thank you for the freedom that comes from accepting that your grace is sufficient. Thank you that I dont have to be good for you to love me. Thank you for coming to earth and taking on human flesh and reconciling me to you in the life and death of Jesus.
Help me to walk in freedom and love in Jesus name I pray. Amen
Jesus loved you and gave Himself for you, that's the good news rest in it today
Untill next time may you abide in Christ.
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