"But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth." II Thessalonians 2:13
Why be thankful? Because does the saving work, we believe. Sometimes we forget the beautiful simplicity of God's work in our lives.
Paul reminds us that despite the whole world that will refuse to believe the truth, we are part of the chosen who do believe. That is the reason to be thankful. Thankful because the Spirit is working in us. The sanctifying work of the Spirit is an ongoing process. God is working now. Salvation is not just a ticket to get into heaven when we die. Salvation is the continuous work of the Spirit in our lives shaping us into the image of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
What is our job? Our job is to believe and act accordingly. Because we believe God is working in our lives we seek him, daily. That is why you are reading this, today. That is why we read the Bible on a daily basis. That is why we go to church.
Now, here is a great question: What opportunity will become evident today for me to act in faith? Think about that today as you go about your daily business. What opportunities to act in faith will God provide? Be ready.
Father, open our eyes to see your work in our lives. Help us to live by faith. Praise be to you in us today!
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