Jul 09 2024

Today's Bible Verse

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

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This verse from Acts records the words of the apostle Peter on the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came upon Christians in Jerusalem. He quotes the Old Testament prophet Joel, reminding them of the ancient promise that whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. After this, Peter encourages them to put their faith in Jesus Christ. Today, we will talk about the salvation that we have through Jesus.

This verse promises us that when we call on the name of the Lord, we will be saved. It gives us final confirmation that once we have given our lives to Jesus, we never again have to worry about being separated from Him. We know without any doubt that He will be with us always.

In this verse, calling on the name of the Lord, means a lot more than merely asking the Lord to help us. While salvation begins with asking the Lord to help us, the natural progression following our salvation is to live a life that honors Him, growing stronger in our faith day after day. When we call on the Lord, we are making a lifetime commitment to serve Him and honor His commandments—even when it is difficult or inconvenient. Once we are saved, then we become more and more like our Savior.

We can trust the Lord to help us become more like Him when we call out to Him. Jesus' death and resurrection defeated sin and shame once and for all. We can take comfort that He will forgive our sins and draw near to us when we come before Him.

Today, whatever struggles you may be facing, remember that the Lord is with you. He is your salvation not when you make yourself good enough for Him—He's your salvation today. When we call upon the Lord's name, we have the assurance that He will welcome us with loving arms and He promises us eternal life.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for my salvation. Thank you for not looking at me as I'm a sinner but instead seeing me as your child. Thank you for the redeeming work of the cross, and for the wonderful grace I have found in Jesus. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Jul 08 2024

Yesterday's Bible Verse

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. :

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Yesterday's Bible study

This verse from Proverbs assures us that by following the Lord, we can have hope. While those who are wicked will perish, people who trust in the Lord know that their efforts will be rewarded. This means we can walk in confidence and hope even in the midst of uncertainty.

Hope is an essential part of the Christian life. Hope is what gives us the strength to keep going even when things are difficult. Indeed, Jesus went to the cross because He had hope in our ultimate redemption. He knew that the cross would be the final act of reconciling us to the Lord. Because of what He did, we ourselves now have hope. We know that we can never lose our salvation because His payment for sin on the cross was final and complete. Our hope is the result of being fully justified through Jesus and eternally resting in His grace and love.

Yet holding onto hope can sometimes be difficult. There are times when the wicked do seem to prosper instead of perishing, while the righteous are struggling. There are also times when it seems as though the Lord is silent, not removing our pain or suffering in the way that we wish. Today's verse acknowledges this reality, as though it is speaking to us about those hard times.

Indeed, the verse gives us confidence that our frustrations are not eternal; they are temporary. When we remain righteous—serving the Lord, walking in His ways, and spending time in His Word—we have every reason for hope. We know that the Lord is good, that He sees us, and that He will honor our efforts on Earth. He is the reason that we have hope, and this hope is what helps us continue in righteousness.

Today, if you are struggling to remain hopeful about things that are happening in your life, remember that the Lord is good. He sees you exactly where you are, and as you continue in righteousness, seeking after Him, He will bring your hope to gladness… just as this verse promises.

Yesterday's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for being the ultimate source of hope. There is none like you, Lord, and I thank you for being so good to me. Help me to remain in hope all of the days of my life, resting in your precious promises always. In Jesus' name, amen.
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