DAD'S DAILY BREAD

18 do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who supports the root, but the root that supports you…. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. 22 Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. ROM 11

After Paul told me time and time again that I did absolutely nothing to deserve my salvation and that there is nothing I can do to lose my salvation He says this in chapter 11… Kinda makes me step back and really think about everything…. Without trying to go into some super long theological explanation I just decided that I’ll be good either way! The question of ”If” I can lose it or not is not going to change how I live. I am going to live my life as a tribute to Christ either way! Because of what He has done! These verses are a stark reminder of how I should be thinking and living every single day. Do not forget who God is! Fear Him and let that respect run itself into every part of your life! Don’t forget where we get power. Without Him we are nothing! Thinking that my salvation can be lost is a good way to keep myself in check! Same way every time I’m in church during an altar call I’m raising my hands in my head and saying those prayers! I do not want to miss Jesus! So, I am going to keep fighting until I get to see Him face to face. And what a glorious day that will be!! Hallelujah!!!

29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. ROM 11:28–29 Can I get an AMEN!!!

Once God has got a hold of you there is no going back. Just typing that puts a smile on my face! Thank You Jesus! As I learn to truly believe God’s Word and I feel new things in my faith and my belief I just feel so fortunate to be in God’s family. I don’t ever want to go back! Truly undeserving grace and forgiveness that melts my heart. So thankful for the life I have that I absolutely don’t deserve!

APPLICATION:

Stay in God’s Word. Keep the correct filter in my mind. Talk about Jesus at work! Don’t let fear control me. Pray with my wife at night. Don’t dwell on the past but focus on the things I can control. I don’t deserve anything but a hot spot in Hell! Don’t waste anymore of my life trying to please myself!

IN HIS NAME