He created you in the first place. Then, after you were sold into slavery to sin, he bought you back at the cost of his own life. Finally, he personally summoned you by name to be his own.
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit collaborated as one (because they are One!) to make you a child of God, bought with the blood of Jesus Christ.
He is your Savior and Redeemer. Now you can be fully confident that you are God’s child. You belong to him. And he will afford you his full protection.
It’s a good thing because life is a lot like one of those “gladiator races” you see on TV.
Life is full of obstacles. Problems and heartaches may threaten to flood you. And you may even get “wet” from those floods.
And life is full of challenges. Adversity and opposition may lick at you like flames of fire. And you might get “hot” from those flames.
Nevertheless, you and I can run that race confident that we are his.
“But now, this is what the Lord says—
he who created you, Jacob,
he who formed you, Israel:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
For I am the Lord your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior” (Isaiah 43:1-3, NIV).
Lord, I know that life is full of obstacles and challenges. Problems and adversity are just part of the deal. Help me to run my race confidently, knowing that I am yours, and that you have promised me your divine, supernatural protection.
Our Bible reading for Friday, September 18, is Isaiah 43:1 – 44:23, Galatians 3:26 – 4:20 and Psalm 108:1-5.
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Our Bible reading for Friday, September 18, is Isaiah 43:1 – 44:23, Galatians 3:26 – 4:20 and Psalm 108:1-5.
“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”
Galatians 3:26-29 NIV
Heavenly Father, you are good beyond my ability to reason. Abba, Father in obedience to you l am your child. Thank you Lord for seeing my heart, not this earthly body that carries me day to day. Lord help to see others as they you do. Help to listen with intent and see without judgement. Most of all Lord thank you for for your promise in Jesus. Thank you for calling me and making a heir to all you promised and commanded.
~Paul Montenieri
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