11 JAN 23 Wednesday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else. But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) Ephesians 2:3b-5
Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus is packed with great truth in every sentence. Our depravity is on full display describing us spiritually dead and following the desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. Our will and life were in alignment with Satan and had no ability within us to see God, understand, or respond to him.
God shows mercy to his chosen people by giving us spiritual birth and life everlasting. He makes it a point here to tell us that we had no part in that decision. God solely and happily did it on our behalf. When you really think about the unmerited favor God has shown, it will leave you speech-full. It will make you boast in the Lord and give you a desire to tell others.
Are you in awe of God’s grace and mercy for you?
Reading Plan: Psalm 119:1-24; Isa. 41:1-16; Eph. 2:1-10; Mark 1:29-45
Daily Office Year 1
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