The Cross signifies that not solely has God forgiven our sin, however He has additionally imputed righteousness to us!
“Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him… 3Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel.4The angel said to those who were standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes.” Then he mentioned to Joshua, “See, I have taken away your sin, and I will put fine garments on you.” 5 Then I mentioned, “Put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clear turban on his head and clothed him, whereas the angel of the LORD stood by.6 The angel of the LORD gave this cost to Joshua: 7“This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘If you will walk in obedience to me and keep my requirements, then you will govern my house and have charge of my courts, and I will give you a place among these standing here.”
Zechariah 3: 1,3-7 (NIV)
Because of the incomparable, unfathomable love of the Lord God almighty, our filthy rags have been eliminated and we’ve as a substitute been clothed with clothes of righteousness. As we obey Him, Satan not has the authorized proper to accuse us, and as a substitute He fees us to reign with Him (2 Timothy 2:12).
Because of His grace, mercy, and forgiveness, we aren’t solely in proper standing with the Living God, however we’re exhorted to develop into holy – simply as He is holy (1 Peter 1:15-16).
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The Cross, the final present of affection
If we might solely perceive the magnitude of the reward that has been given to us! It is such a pleasure to know God, to know His character, to know who He is and what He likes – however He invitations us a lot deeper nonetheless. Don’t cease there!
It is sort of a husband and spouse who work in several cities: although they love one another, they by no means get to eat a meal collectively. Jesus says: Behold, I stand at the door and knock – open the door and I’ll come into you and dine with you (Revelation 3:30).
Come, sit, and eat with Him! As you break bread with Him, you get to partake of His divine nature; His id; His energy and His authority.
Feel His presence,
Know His love,
Hear His voice
Only as we feast at His banqueting desk of divine love, will we give you the chance to love others out of the overflow of our hearts.
Embrace His love and deep enjoyment of you. Let Him thrill you as you fellowship with Him. Experience deep intimacy (Into Me You See) with Him. Rejoice in the proven fact that He has made you a “new creation” – the outdated has gone! God has minimize a brand new covenant with you. All that He is, He presents you. Align your ideas with His as you hungrily search His fact and begin dwelling otherwise.
You are your Father’s delight – with all of your good imperfections. You have been made purposefully imperfect as a result of He alone is the lacking puzzle piece that completes you!
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I’ll boast all the extra gladly about my weaknesses, in order that Christ’s energy could relaxation on me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
Let us stop from our futile strivings and failings and are available boldly to His throne of grace – simply as we are! He removes our filthy rags and as a substitute, imparts His divine nature to us.
“3His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.”
2 Peter 1:3-4 (NIV)
Only He can flip a pauper right into a Princess: a commoner right into a King! Surrender totally to Him.
PRAYER
Open our eyes to see pricey Lord! Give us a glimpse of your glory. Help us to encounter you in a manner that can change us eternally.
We lengthy to see you in all of your splendor and majesty. We lengthy for the deep intimacy with you that we have been created for. Show us how we pray.
In your identify Lord Jesus – come!
Amen