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Daily Encounter: A Week-day Devotional by a staff of ACTS International. |
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God's Patience and Mercy
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to
do his work. He considered me trustworthy and appointed me to serve him, even
though I used to blaspheme the name of Christ. In my insolence, I persecuted
his people. But God had mercy on me because I did it in ignorance and unbelief.
Oh, how generous and gracious our Lord was! He filled me with the faith and
love that come from Christ Jesus.1 Just as a child must learn to obey, God's children must
also learn to walk in His ways. He is pleased to see us do the right thing and
wants to help us when we mess up. Paul appreciated God's patience, and his life demonstrated
that. Because the Heavenly Father is slow to anger, unbelievers have a much
greater chance of salvation (1 Timothy 1:16). In Romans 2:4, Paul affirms that
God's goodness and mercy lead us to repentance. But in the next verse, he
warns the stubborn-hearted that they will be judged. Let's look at the people of Israel. In the Old Testament,
they experienced this painful truth over and over again. They turned away from
the Lord and did evil in His sight by worshipping idols. Finally, He withdrew
His protection until they cried out and turned to Him. Ultimately, even when
the Lord allows calamity to overtake His children, it is still imbued with His
love and purpose. If there is unconfessed sin in your life, ask God for help
to turn away from evil. Then thank Him for His patience and mercy. Suggested Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your
patience and mercy. I want to be obedient and do Your will, not because I have
to be, but because I love You and want to please You. Lord, I want to grow
closer to You every day, to be a reflection of Your love for others. I pray in
Jesus' name, Amen. 1.
1 Timothy 1:12-14 (NTV). Today's Encounter was written by: Rosina N. |
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