Hello friends! I'm back at home in Oxnard and it feels good. We had fun in Vegas, but it is hard work when you have a 6 month old baby. I really like todays scripture and I hope you are blessed by it. Have a good day!
SCRIPTURE:
20 But that is not the way you learned Christ!— 21 assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, 22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:20-24)
OBSERVATION:
Ok... This is a long verse! But it all goes together. In this verse, I see 3 aspects of the Christian life. Let me break it down:
1) Learning, hearing and being taught the truth about Jesus. (v.20-21)
2) Turning from your sinful way of life and sinful desires. (v.22)
3) Turning toward God, being renewed, and seeking a righteous and holy life. (v.23-24)
APPLICATION:
Because of the power of God, and the grace of God, these 3 things have become a reality in my life. Its not because I'm special or strong willed. Its only because God has the power to transform people, and because He is willing to do it for the worst of sinners. When I was young, I learned the truth about Jesus. But it wasn't till 20 yrs later that I turned from my sinful ways and put my life in Jesus' hands. Now I follow Jesus and let my mind be renewed daily. Now I can find joy in righteousness and holiness. Its all thanks to Jesus.
PRAYER:
Dear Lord, thank you for your grace and mercy! Thank you for my salvation! Thank you for forgiving me of all my sins. In Jesus name, Amen!
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