Jul 13 2024

Today's Bible Verse

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

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In this verse from Romans, the apostle Paul writes that we believe with our hearts and confess with our mouths. Our confession is our salvation! This is a revolutionary idea for what salvation entails because it means that we don't need to do anything to be saved; we need only admit that we need the Lord to help us.

One of the major distinctions between Christianity and many other religions is that our salvation through Jesus Christ comes through a confession—we confess that we need Jesus to help us; we can't do it without Him. We are confessing that we will never be good enough to approach the Lord or deserve to enter Heaven, and are simultaneously turning to the One who is.

Jesus is our salvation. His perfect life and death made it possible for the Lord's righteousness to be imparted to us. He made it possible for us to have what we could never earn. Our confession opens the door for Him to help us, and it is the key to our salvation.

Because of this, we don't need to harbor any shame about the sins of our past. We're no longer bound to them, and the Lord does not count them against us because Jesus has paid the cost once and for all. Jesus' death has covered our sins once and for all, and we can walk in freedom without the burden.

Today, rest in the truth that our salvation comes through the power of our confession. If you are struggling with shame, remember this verse. Cling to the promises it offers, and ask the Lord to help you experience freedom.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you so much for my salvation. Thank you for making a way for me when I could never make my own way. Thank you for not seeing my sin, but instead your imparted righteousness. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Jul 12 2024

Yesterday's Bible Verse

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! :

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Yesterday's Bible study

In this morning's verse, King David writes about the beauty of unity among people. When they work together in unity, they do not have strife amongst themselves, but instead are able to enjoy their relationships and serve the Lord together.

Unity amongst people is a testimony to the power of the Lord in our lives. It is not very common; often, divisive politics, racism, class differences, and sins like pride and selfishness get in the way of unity. However, when diverse people are truly unified, it shows the power of the Lord to bring people together with a common mission: sharing the love of the Lord with each other. It shows that God can truly change our hearts.

Unity can be challenging because it requires that we, to some degree, die to ourselves. This means we no longer try to stand up for ourselves in everything, but instead, are willing to let the Lord take care of things. For example, for the sake of unity, we might have to forgive someone when we don't want to. We might have to be more giving or more loving or kinder than we really want to be. Unity requires sacrifice and a strong focus on the Lord above all else.

However, the Lord will give us the strength and ability to be in unity with others. When it seems impossible for us to have cordial relations with another person, He will put the right words in our mouths. He will help us be instruments of unity, showing us His love and how to love other people when we don't even know where to begin. When we remain in communion with Him, He will help us be like Him, promoting unity among His people.

Ask the Lord if there are any relationships in your life that you could help restore. Is there anything you can do to be an instrument of unity among your family, friends, and church? If the Lord puts someone on your heart, remember to spend time praying for them before you do anything and then obey with a cheerful heart. It is pleasant to be in unity, and, through the Lord, it is possible.

Yesterday's Prayer

Dear Lord, please help me to be in unity in all my relationships. Please help me be willing to be the one to go the extra mile so that we can be in unity. Thank you for the great unifier that is Jesus, who made it possible for me to have a relationship with you. In Jesus' name, amen.
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