By one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. —Hebrews 10:14
We trample the blood of the Son of God underfoot if we think we are forgiven because we are sorry for our sins. The only reason for the forgiveness of our sins by God, and the infinite depth of His promise to forget them, is the death of Jesus Christ. Our repentance is merely the result of our personal realization of the atonement by the Cross of Christ, which He has provided for us. “…Christ Jesus…became for us wisdom from God— and righteousness and sanctification and redemption…” (1 Corinthians 1:30). Once we realize that Christ has become all this for us, the limitless joy of God begins in us. And wherever the joy of God is not present, the death sentence is still in effect. No matter who or what we are, God restores us to right standing with Himself only by means of the death of Jesus Christ. God does this, not because Jesus pleads with Him to do so but because He died. It cannot be earned, just accepted.
December 8 2014
Journal Entry for Today-JDV
Good morning Lord and thank you for this devotional. It is a reminder for me that Jesus is all we need…. He became our wisdom from God— and righteousness and sanctification and redemption…” (1 Corinthians 1:30). Once we realize that Christ has become all this for us, the limitless joy of God begins in us. This devotional is a reminder that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, and that whatever we need in every area of our lives comes from our connection to Jesus.
And God says…”Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, which is Jesus, and everything else you need will be provided. Acknowledge Me in all your ways, and do not depend on your own senses or understanding and I will make your paths straight. When you depend on Jesus for your daily walk for all things: spiritual, material and physical, you will notice how your life is transformed. I will give you peace and answers to your questions and concerns about how you are to live. Just wait on Me, and you will rise up with wings of eagles. You will know when you are connected to Me , not by the circumstances of your life, but by the joy and peace that are a part of your living, regardless of the circumstances.”