ALWAYS CHASE AFTER THAT WHICH IS GOOD

Oh Lord, Oh Lord, I am Saved!

Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. {Heb 13:7}

Do you remember that day, that hour, that very moment that the Holy Spirit infiltrated your entire body, and in the name and the grace of Jesus Christ you were saved?

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; (9) not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. (10) For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. {Eph 2:8-10}

Did you notice how your outlook and attitude immediately changed regarding sin? How you avoided, like the plague, those sinful ways you once were formerly so comfortable doing? Yeah, you lost some long time friends over that huh? But you stayed true, kept your nose in the Good Book and learned many great truths!

...For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. {Php 2:13}

How about your realization that you had absolutely nothing to do with winning or deserving this salvation? That as a wretched sinner you were once rolling down the Interstate Highway to HELL? You remember that, don't you? It was a tough road, and in some areas, it still is. Good News! Your Lord has been with you every step of the way.

Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God, (6) who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. {2Co 3:5-6}

Now that we have looked in our rear-view mirrors and saw the joy of our salvation, and the promise of joyful eternity, in His presence, look in the mirror again. This time, take an accounting of all the things you have done for the Lord since you were saved. Look for the fruit of the Word you have harvested in His name. Whats that? You say the fruit seems to need a bit of work? Your efforts for the Lord have been a bit side-tracked the last few years? If this is the case, please consider this a heartfelt and loving reminder that He holds you very precious in His sight and would certainly enjoy hearing your prayers again. He has also placed several folks in your path who recognize His glow in your behavior. You say you had'nt noticed them? Why not try moving the Lord higher on your planning calendar again. Somehow He has slipped to the bottom half of the priorities list.

How about doing that today?

Oh, and did I tell you....He loves you?

HAVE YOU READ YOUR BIBLE TODAY?