DILIGENCE
II Peter 3:14
"Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless."
Peace with God comes from a clear conscience, knowing that I am spotless and blameless before Him because I am confident that all my sins are forgiven. When Jesus comes for me, whether by death or by the Rapture, I want there to be nothing between us that would strain that relationship. It is like marriage. Sometimes things come between a husband and wife that hinders intimacy. I know when there is something between my wife and I when there is no peace. It takes careful attention to keep the channel clear. This is diligence – "steady, earnest, and energetic application and effort" (Webster's Dictionary). I cannot afford to be sloppy in my attitudes or my living when it comes to eternal salvation. An old Gospel hymn says, "Nothing between my soul and the Savior, so that His blessed face may be seen. Nothing preventing the least of His favor. Keep the way clear, let nothing between." This is my part. It is my responsibility to be diligent, giving steady, earnest, energetic effort to keep my relationship with Jesus unhindered.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Each Christian is charged with being diligent in their relationship with the Lord Jesus.
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Have a diligent day. Love you.
II Peter 3:14
"Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless."
Peace with God comes from a clear conscience, knowing that I am spotless and blameless before Him because I am confident that all my sins are forgiven. When Jesus comes for me, whether by death or by the Rapture, I want there to be nothing between us that would strain that relationship. It is like marriage. Sometimes things come between a husband and wife that hinders intimacy. I know when there is something between my wife and I when there is no peace. It takes careful attention to keep the channel clear. This is diligence – "steady, earnest, and energetic application and effort" (Webster's Dictionary). I cannot afford to be sloppy in my attitudes or my living when it comes to eternal salvation. An old Gospel hymn says, "Nothing between my soul and the Savior, so that His blessed face may be seen. Nothing preventing the least of His favor. Keep the way clear, let nothing between." This is my part. It is my responsibility to be diligent, giving steady, earnest, energetic effort to keep my relationship with Jesus unhindered.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Each Christian is charged with being diligent in their relationship with the Lord Jesus.
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Have a diligent day. Love you.
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