Jun 16: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10
Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:9
So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.
Devotion:
One of the things I shall always remember are the last words I had with my dad the day before he went to be with Christ. He was finally looking forward to being with Jesus after going through many things in life. He knew with absolute assurance he would be with his Lord in a short while. That is the faith we should all have and should all aspire to show others too!
Our goal should be to be more like Jesus is knowing we will be with God soon, and knowing we are already safe in God’s arms, even before we have to face our earthly demise. When people see we have a hope like this in Christ, how could they not be changed and look for a way of being more like that too!
Jesus showed us how to act with absolute assurance God is always with us. He wanted all of the disciples to have a faith which stood head and shoulders above any earthy ways of the people who called themselves religious. God wants us to know we have a personal relationship with Him which nobody can take away from us – and eternal relationship and life with Him.
We will all stand before Christ one day; on that day we should stand firm knowing we knew Christ before that day and knowing He promised us everything we need to face that day with confidence and assurance. What a blessed assurance, Jesus is ours!
Points to Ponder:
Do you know Christ as Lord and Saviour?
Do others know you know?